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UKRI-5206 EO Data Hub Resource

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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ContractAmendment

10 Apr 2026 at 10:46

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07 Oct 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The contract titled "UKRI-5206 EO Data Hub Resource" focuses on the enhancement of an EO Data Hub, encompassing resource catalogue, data ordering, and workspace management functions. This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Most recently, a contract amendment was noted on 10th April 2026 for the continuation and extension of services due to delays, with the new contract period running from 11th April 2026 to 31st May 2026 and valued at £131,800. Previously, the award, dated 7th October 2025, identified Sparkgeo UK Ltd as the supplier, with a contract period from 10th September 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in consulting and software development, to partner with a major public authority. Businesses capable of delivering efficient and user-friendly data management solutions would be well-suited to compete, especially given the emphasis on improving the EO Data Hub's operational efficiency and support for RAL Space operations. With UKRI's limited procurement method, the competition was keenly targeted, suggesting an opportunity for niche experts and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with proven credentials in these domains to grow their business stature through collaboration with a high-profile government agency.

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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/032760-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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
£131,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2026 - 31 May 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
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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

SPARKGEO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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