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UKRI-5529 Software and hardware support and maintenance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Dec 2025 at 16:23

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement for a contract titled "UKRI-5529 Software and Hardware Support and Maintenance". This procurement, focused on services within the data collection and collation sector, was carried out through a direct award process with the rationale of maintaining compatibility with existing proprietary systems. The procurement process, initiated on 10th December 2025, has reached the award stage, with Prosig Ltd, an SME from Great Torrington, being selected as the supplier. The contract is valued at £185,358 and is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2026, lasting until 31st December 2026. A future signature milestone was scheduled for 23rd December 2025, pending final formalities.

This tender represents an opportunity primarily for businesses engaged in data systems’ servicing, particularly those that provide tailored software and hardware solutions. Companies familiar with UKRI's specific technology requirements or those with expertise in data acquisition support would find this procurement quite beneficial. The direct award nature indicates a preference for suppliers that can seamlessly integrate with UKRI's current infrastructure, making it suitable for businesses with established capabilities in bespoke data system solutions and maintenance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5529 Software and hardware support and maintenance

Notice Description

Software and hardware support and maintenance of data acquisition systems

Procurement Information

Addition is subject to proprietary technology and needs to be compatible with existing systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f325
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081670-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,358 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PROSIG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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