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UKRI-5041 BGS - Iolite Software Subscription

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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08 Jul 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation, relates to the award for the 'UKRI-5041 BGS - Iolite Software Subscription'. The tender involves the subscription of Iolite Software for a duration of five years, requiring four licences. The buying organisation is located in Swindon, United Kingdom, and operates within the public undertaking sphere. The tender is classified under the goods category, specifically software package and information systems, and industry-specific software packages. The procurement method employed was direct, falling below threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined approach without the need for competitive bidding. The contract, signed on 1st July 2025, commenced on 2nd July 2025 and will continue until 1st May 2030.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the software industry that specialise in providing bespoke or industry-specific solutions, particularly in sectors relevant to scientific research and development. Given that the procurement was awarded directly to Elemental Scientific Lasers, companies in similar domains with expertise in software engineering or development may be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The substantial five-year duration of a service contract provides a stable business growth opportunity, allowing for the development of a long-term relationship with public sector organisations like UK Research & Innovation. Businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector would benefit from understanding the streamlined procurement methods to tailor their offerings suitably.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5041 BGS - Iolite Software Subscription

Notice Description

Iolite Software Subscription - 4 licenses for a 5 year duration. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=962903504

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ad6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038101-2025
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,671 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 1 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

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

ELEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC LASERS

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