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DDaT25601 - 4 month Support Renewal

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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26 Jan 2026 at 14:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, involves renewing IT support services for a period of four months. It operates within the industry category of IT services, specifically covering consulting, software development, and Internet support. This contract is part of a limited competition procurement, with the process now in the award stage following completion on 26th January 2026. The contract, valued at £14,162.93 excluding VAT, was awarded to KHIPU NETWORKS LIMITED. The contract began on 18th January 2026 and will conclude on 30th April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those providing comprehensive support and maintenance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong focus on IT consulting and software support are ideally suited to compete in similar future procurements. By securing contracts like this, businesses can expand their client base within the public sector and enhance their reputation by aligning with reputable organisations such as UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25601 - 4 month Support Renewal

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement - Renewal of IT support for 4 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060eb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006711-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,162 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

KHIPU NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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