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UKRI-5006 CHERI TOOLS

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

14 Jul 2026 at 13:28

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

05 Nov 2025 at 17:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Sep 2025 at 17:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

09 Jul 2025 at 14:32

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Tender

08 Jul 2025 at 12:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has managed a procurement process titled "UKRI-5006 CHERI TOOLS," focusing on the IT services sector, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support, denoted by CPV code 72000000. The process was aimed at establishing a collaborative engineering organisation to accelerate innovation within the CHERI-RISC-V ecosystem. Based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI utilised an open procurement method, conducting the process according to the 2023/54 legal basis. The tender stage concluded with the announcement of The Good Penguin as the supplier on 5th November 2025, valued at £833,333.33, with the contract period ending on 31st March 2026. However, the contract was eventually terminated on 14th July 2026, as the project was considered completed.

This tender offered significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT service providers capable of supporting a nascent technology ecosystem. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were particularly well-suited to compete, given their flexibility and innovation capacity. The CHERI Tools project highlighted the strategic importance of collaboration in technological advances, providing a platform for SMEs like The Good Penguin to showcase their expertise in a high-profile governmental project. Participation in such contracts not only enhances a company's reputation but also provides an avenue for firms to become integral to cutting-edge technological ecosystems, paving the way for new market entries and expertise development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5006 CHERI TOOLS

Notice Description

The purpose is to procure a supplier to establish and operate the central Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions (CHERI) Tools and Software Hub. This Hub will be conceived as a strategic, collaborative engineering organisation essential for fostering unity and accelerating innovation within the nascent but critical CHERI-RISC-V ecosystem in the UK and beyond.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066181-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£833,333 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£833,333 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£833,333 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£833,333 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

The Good Penguin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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