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UKRI-5500 EO Data Hub Phase 2 Development

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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11 Dec 2025 at 12:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has finalised the procurement process for the "UKRI-5500 EO Data Hub Phase 2 Development" project. This contract, situated within the software package and information systems industry category, pertains to the procurement of goods and covers the development of the EO Data Hub. The procurement method applied was direct, below the threshold and without competition, indicating a more streamlined process specific to this requirement. The contract was awarded to Sparkgeo, a large supplier based in British Columbia, Canada, and officially commenced on 12th December 2025, with completion anticipated by 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, particularly those with competencies in developing data hubs. Although the procurement was concluded through a direct method, similar future contracts could benefit businesses that can offer innovative software solutions and demonstrate a strong track record in technology services. Companies with large-scale operations and the ability to manage international collaborations, like Sparkgeo, are well-suited to engage in such projects, thereby paving the way for business growth and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5500 EO Data Hub Phase 2 Development

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the continuation of EO Data Hub Development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081932-2025
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
Large

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
£115,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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

SPARKGEO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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