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CSP25562 Annual service contract for Skyscan

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Nov 2025 at 13:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed a public procurement process for an annual service contract named "CSP25562 Annual service contract for Skyscan". This contract, overseen by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, focuses on technical services within the engineering-related scientific and analytical software sector. The procurement method was direct, due to justifiable technical reasons, and took place without competition. The contract is set to commence on the 19th of December 2025 and will last until the 18th of December 2026. The transaction, valued at £14,641 (net), serves organisations situated in the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific and technical services, particularly those dealing with software packages for analytical purposes. Although this specific contract was not open for competition due to technical monopolies, it highlights a potential area for companies keen on developing solutions that cater to public authorities like UKRI. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), similar to Blue Scientific Ltd, who was awarded this contract, may find this market sector advantageous for expanding their service offerings within the central government landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25562 Annual service contract for Skyscan

Notice Description

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** One Quote justified This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Annual service contract for Skyscan for UKRI, MRC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e16f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073968-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,641 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867 000

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

BLUE SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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