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DDaT25463 - Electronic Design software

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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10 Nov 2025 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "DDaT25463 - Electronic Design Software", was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender pertains to the IT services category, specifically targeting consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement has reached the Award stage, with the contract recently being signed on 4th November 2025 and covering a period from 5th November 2025 to 5th November 2026. The procurement method deployed was direct, without a competitive process, as it was below the threshold for mandatory competition.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale organisations specialising in information technology and software solutions, such as the selected supplier, Keysight Technologies UK Limited. Businesses focusing on providing innovative IT consultancy and support services would find a strategic fit in such contracts. This streamlined procurement process highlights opportunities where specialised expertise in electronic design software can meet specific government departmental needs without the conventional competitive bidding process, thus fostering tailored business relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25463 - Electronic Design software

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without a competitive procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of electronic design software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072413-2025
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
Large

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
£24,065 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 2026 1-2 years
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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICE LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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