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UKRI-4981 Software Subscription and Support Renewal

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2025 at 09:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 May 2025 at 18:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

20 May 2025 at 11:06

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract "UKRI-4981 Software Subscription and Support Renewal" was awarded by UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement, falling under the industry category of software supply services, was concluded with a direct award methodology due to IBM United Kingdom Ltd's exclusive rights. The process was finalised with a contract awarded on 4th June 2025, and the agreement will last until 2nd June 2026. The contract value is stipulated at £166,930.48 (excluding VAT) and a gross amount of £200,316.58. The procurement covered delivery to the North West (UKD61) region, fulfilling the Software Subscription and Support requirements for STFC (Hartree). IBM United Kingdom Ltd, based in Winchester, Hampshire, is the contracted supplier.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in software supply services, although it may be limited in this instance due to IBM's exclusive rights preventing competition. However, similar undertakings could benefit other large-scale technology firms that can manage substantial software deployment and support services. The procurement process, specifically selecting a direct award model, highlights opportunities for firms that hold proprietary technology or intellectual property that sets them apart, presenting a potential path for securing future agreements with public bodies like UK Research & Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4981 Software Subscription and Support Renewal

Notice Description

This requirement is for the procurement of Software Subscription and Support Renewal for STFC(Hartree). To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=961518833

Procurement Information

The required software and technology are proprietary to IBM and not available through other suppliers, making IBM the only viable provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05187f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034934-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,930 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£166,930 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFCProcurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793 442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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