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DDaT25535 - Technical Computing Software Licenses

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Dec 2025 at 10:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, Swindon, for the title "DDaT25535 - Technical Computing Software Licenses." This process falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems and took place in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being active from 27 November 2025 to 26 November 2026. The procurement was concluded using a direct method under the category of "Below threshold - without competition" due to technical reasons, resulting in an award to Wolfram Research Europe Ltd as the supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of technical computing software licenses, particularly those that can offer specialised software packages meeting bespoke requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Wolfram Research Europe Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such scenarios where niche expertise and unique solutions are critical. Businesses specialising in software development and information system services, particularly those capable of navigating non-competitive procurement processes, stand to benefit from engaging in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25535 - Technical Computing Software Licenses

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Technical Computing Software Licenses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078778-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,697 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

WOLFRAM RESEARCH EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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