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DDaT25209 - HFX Terminal Maintenance Support

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 May 2025 at 08:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "DDaT25209 - HFX Terminal Maintenance Support" was carried out by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The process reached the award stage and the contract was active starting from 29th April 2025 to 28th April 2026. The procurement was handled via a direct method without competition due to technical necessity, and HFX Ltd was awarded the contract with a gross value of £28,460.40.

This contract presents business growth opportunities particularly for IT service providers proficient in terminal maintenance support. Although the direct award method in this instance limits competition, companies in the same sector can prepare for similar future opportunities by showcasing technical capabilities that align with the requirements of central government authorities, like UK Research and Innovation. SMEs, like HFX Ltd, have demonstrated their potential to secure specialised contracts, paving the way for similar organisations that can offer distinct technical solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25209 - HFX Terminal Maintenance 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 HFX Terminal Maintenance Support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052781
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027942-2025
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
SME

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
£23,717 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 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

HFX

Further Information

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