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DDaT25192 - ICS Software Development

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 May 2025 at 11:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, has completed a procurement process for the development of software (tender ID: DDaT25192 - ICS Software Development). This contract was concluded using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, and was awarded to Blue Shadows Astronomia e Ingenieria Ltda from Chile. The procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract is active, covering a period from 15th April 2025 to 14th April 2026, with a total contract value of $29,155 USD.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and consultancy. Companies that can provide unique technical solutions or have niche capabilities may find similar procurement opportunities beneficial, especially if they can meet the specific technical requirements outlined by the buyer. Moreover, firms aiming to engage with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation, which operate within central government frameworks, would benefit from tracking such direct procurement opportunities to enhance their business growth and public sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25192 - ICS Software Development

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 Software Development

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05299a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028748-2025
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
£29,155 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 14 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

BLUE SHADOWS ASTRONOMIA E INGENIERIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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