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DDaT25323 - Software Suite, Support and Maintenance

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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08 Aug 2025 at 07:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a public procurement process for the provision of a Software Suite, Support, and Maintenance, identified as contract DDaT25323. The procurement, awarded directly to Measurement Systems Ltd, without competition due to technical reasons, falls under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category. Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, the contract commenced on 29th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 28th July 2026. This procurement process reached the award stage and has already been completed, with the contracting details published on 8th August 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those able to provide bespoke or highly specialised software solutions. The direct procurement method utilised here indicates potential for businesses capable of delivering technically unique products or services to benefit from similar opportunities. SMEs in the relevant industry sector could find lucrative prospects in engaging with UK Research and Innovation, especially if they can offer highly specialised technical solutions that are not widely available.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25323 - Software Suite, Support and Maintenance

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 a Software Suite, Support and Maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047117-2025
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,396 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 28 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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