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UKRI-5205 Software Licences

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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29 Sep 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded a contract for the procurement of software licences, specifically focusing on a graphics software package, to Emixa Industry Solutions Ltd. The procurement process, classified within the goods category, was not subjected to competitive bidding as it fell below the threshold. This direct procurement commenced on 16th September 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st December 2026. With a contract value of £40,562.50, the process followed legal guidelines under UKPGA 2023/54 and was managed from the UKRI office located in Swindon, Wiltshire.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for businesses that specialise in software solutions, particularly within the SME sector, as demonstrated by the successful bid from Emixa Industry Solutions Ltd. This tender, focusing on technological tools for design work, would attract companies capable of providing high-quality software products. By engaging with central government public authorities such as UKRI, businesses can enhance their reputation and expand their client base within the UK public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5205 Software Licences

Notice Description

UKRI-5205 Software Licences for design work

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060430-2025
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

48322000 - Graphics software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,562 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 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 (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

EMIXA INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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