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MRC LMB Expansion of the Skyspark platform

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Jul 2025 at 07:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the project titled "MRC LMB Expansion of the Skyspark platform." This contract pertains to the industry category of goods, specifically facilities management software, and involves the location in Swindon, Wiltshire. The procurement stage is at completion, with the contract having been awarded. The project commenced on 11 July 2025 and is set to conclude by 10 July 2026. The process followed a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the procurement threshold.

This tender offers growth opportunities especially for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those that enhance building management systems. SMEs like Kendra Energy, who was awarded the contract, demonstrate that smaller firms with niche capabilities in facilities management software packages are well-suited for such opportunities. Businesses seeking government contracts in the technology and innovation sector could benefit from pursuing similar tenders to enhance their portfolio and market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MRC LMB Expansion of the Skyspark platform

Notice Description

UKRI Requires a contract for the extension of the Skyspark software currently integrated in into the BMS system at MRC LMB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038786-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48421000 - Facilities management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,352 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 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 & 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
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

KENDRA ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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