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DDaT25229 - OpenVMS Support

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 May 2025 at 13:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT25229 - OpenVMS Support" has been completed by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement is categorized under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, without competition due to technical reasons, and the contract was awarded to VMS Software Inc (VSI) on 8th May 2025. The contract period extends from 8th May 2025 to 7th May 2026, with a total contract value of £15,144. The entire process stage of this procurement is at the Award stage.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those with expertise in OpenVMS support, although it was non-competitive and specifically awarded to a single supplier. Large-scale companies, and those familiar with governmental procurement processes or partnering with organisations like UK Research and Innovation, may find similar procurement opportunities beneficial for growth. Such tenders reflect the demand for IT consultancy and support services within central government operations, offering avenues for similar companies to expand their business capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25229 - OpenVMS Support

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of OpenVMS Support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05271f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027778-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,144 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 7 May 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

VMS SOFTWARE INC (VSI

Further Information

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