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UKRI-5206 EO Data Hub Resource

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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07 Oct 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has recently concluded the procurement process for the enhancement of its EO Data Hub Resource. This project, titled "UKRI-5206 EO Data Hub Resource," falls within the services industry category, specifically IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support, classified under the CPV code 72000000. The procurement, which was conducted using a limited competition method due to being below threshold, has reached the award stage as of 7th October 2025, with the contract active from 10th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award was made to Sparkgeo UK Ltd., an SME based in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting and software development to support efficient space operations. Companies with experience in resource cataloguing and data management, particularly those able to enhance usability and efficiency for large-scale operations, would find excellent prospects for growth in such contracts. This procurement aligns with strategic objectives to support RAL Space operations, making it especially suitable for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio within central government contracts.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5206 EO Data Hub Resource

Notice Description

This requirement entails the enhancements to the EO Data Hub, including resource catalog, data ordering, and workspace management functions, to improve efficiency, usability, and support for RAL Space operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a957
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062774-2025
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
£85,000 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
9 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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

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