Award

UKRI-5548 IUK Built Environment Data Sharing Infrastructure

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jan 2026 at 09:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Dec 2025 at 15:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

23 Dec 2025 at 15:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarding a contract for the "UKRI-5548 IUK Built Environment Data Sharing Infrastructure" project. The contracting process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being awarded through a direct method due to exclusive Intellectual Property Rights. The buyer, UKRI, is a public authority within central government, located at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. The contract, valued at £480,000 gross, is set to be active from 13th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The project falls under the services category, specifically IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, impacting the region of Swindon and thereby fostering technological advancements within this locale.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, such as consulting and software development, to collaborate on a unique public sector project. The involvement of Live Data Technologies Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Leicester, highlights the suitability of SMEs with technical expertise and the capability to manage exclusive intellectual property. Such projects not only enhance the selected company's portfolio but also strengthen its position within the government procurement market, paving the way for further growth and competitive advantages in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5548 IUK Built Environment Data Sharing Infrastructure

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation have awarded a contract via Single Source Direct Award for Innovate UK Built Environment Data Sharing Infrastructure

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded by way of a direct award in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, on the grounds that competition is not possible due to exclusive Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fcc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004192-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Team
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@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

LIVE DATA TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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