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DDaT25240 - simulation software maintenance and support

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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06 Jun 2025 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "DDaT25240 - simulation software maintenance and support" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a public authority in central government located in Swindon, UK. This contract, identified by the number 030683-2025, was awarded through a direct procurement method due to a lack of competition for technical reasons and involves the maintenance and support of simulation software. The contract, valued at £15,351 with a gross amount of £18,421.2, commenced on 1st July 2025 and will conclude on 30th June 2026. The status of this procurement process is 'complete', indicating that all stages have been finalised and the contract is 'active'.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software maintenance and repair services, specifically those with technical capabilities aligned with the requirements of simulation software. The procurement process favoured Comsol Ltd, a supplier based in Cambridge, identified as an SME, which highlights opportunities for small to medium enterprises in the software services sector. Businesses equipped with niche technical skills in software maintenance could benefit from similar non-competitive procurements, promoting growth and fostering direct partnerships with government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25240 - simulation software maintenance and 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 simulation software maintenance and support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0544ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030683-2025
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

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,351 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

COMSOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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