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UKRI-5207 EO Data Hub Computer Services and IAM Improvement Plan

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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07 Oct 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded a procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-5207 EO Data Hub Computer Services and IAM Improvement Plan". This contract, located in the STFC RAL area and classified under IT services consulting, was aimed at enhancing computer services and improving Identity & Access Management. The process reached the award and contract stage with completion confirmed on 7th October 2025. The procurement method used was limited competition and fell below the threshold, making it apt for specialised yet smaller scale industry players. The contracting period spans from 9th October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in consulting, software development, and support. With its scope focused on enhancing operational capabilities for a significant data hub, companies that provide cutting-edge IT solutions and have experience in identity management systems stand to benefit. Particularly, SMEs such as Sparkgeo UK Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, exemplify the type of enterprise that can thrive in such procurement endeavours, illustrating potential for business growth through public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5207 EO Data Hub Computer Services and IAM Improvement Plan

Notice Description

This contract is for the Provision of enhanced computer services and an Identity & Access Management (IAM) improvement plan for STFC RAL to support the operational development of the EO DataHub.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a956
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062773-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

SPARKGEO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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