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UKRI-5478 Scheduling Software

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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07 Jan 2026 at 13:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) organisation has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "UKRI-5478 Scheduling Software" within the industry category of goods, specifically targeting scheduling software packages. The contracting authority, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has reached the award stage with completion marked on 7th January 2026. This process utilised a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, demonstrating an expedited selection. The contract was signed on 24th November 2025 and covers the period from 25th November 2025 to 16th November 2026, with a total contract value of £89,606.60.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with proficiency in crafting scheduling software solutions. With Jama Software Inc, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in the United States, being awarded the contract, this illustrates the potential for international SMEs in the tech sector to engage with UK public authorities. Companies offering innovative software solutions that can efficiently meet the nuanced requirements of space and ground-based scientific projects would find similar opportunities lucrative and growth-conducive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5478 Scheduling Software

Notice Description

Software package to capture/ record hardware and software requirements for space and ground based scientific projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060101
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001075-2026
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

48332000 - Scheduling software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,672 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 16 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 & 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

JAMA SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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