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UKRI-5263 EPLAN Software Annual Subscription

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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31 Oct 2025 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for an annual subscription to EPLAN Electrical design software for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL). This procurement falls under the services category, specifically software-related services, with the procurement method being direct and below threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £34,448 (excluding VAT), with a gross amount of £41,337.6, was signed on 18th September 2025, and runs from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. The supplier selected for this contract is Rittal Limited, based in Rotherham.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those focused on electrical design software. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that have the capability to provide innovative software solutions or related services could greatly benefit from engaging in similar public sector contracts. The procurement by a reputable organisation such as UKRI in a key region like Wiltshire highlights the potential for growth in supplying software solutions to governmental bodies, providing a stable and significant market for businesses in the software industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5263 EPLAN Software Annual Subscription

Notice Description

This requirement is for the EPLAN Electrical design software (12 months subscription) for STFC RAL.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d86a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070236-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,448 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurenment@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

RITTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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