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CSP25107 - Software Upgrade

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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07 Jul 2025 at 07:37

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has awarded a contract titled "CSP25107 - Software Upgrade" in the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement process was conducted without competition due to technical reasons, requiring unique supplies from Anschuetz GmbH, the supplier based in Germany. The contract, valued at €32,102.4 and commencing on 3rd October 2025, will conclude on 2nd October 2026, covering the delivery of goods across the United Kingdom. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, and without competition, in line with the legal basis under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses equipped to offer niche, specialised software solutions that meet technical requirements as stipulated by the buyer. Companies with capabilities similar to Anschuetz GmbH, especially those specialising in tailored or customised software packages, may find it lucrative to explore similar procurement opportunities with UK Research and Innovation. Businesses that can strategically align with public sector needs for specialised software upgrades and information systems could further position themselves for success in future contracts, particularly in cross-border collaborations between Germany and the UK.

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Notice Title

CSP25107 - Software Upgrade

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. Details notice for software upgarde.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05598e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037614-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,752 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ANSCHUETZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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