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CSP26097 - Unity Real Time Subscription

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Feb 2026 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "CSP26097 - Unity Real Time Subscription" was managed by UK Research and Innovation, headquartered in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of analytical or scientific software packages. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being signed on 29th January 2026 and active from 30th January 2026, concluding on 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to BIO-RAD LABORATORIES LIMITED using a direct procurement method due to the unique technical requirements that only a particular supplier could fulfil, thus conducted without competition and below the threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses by emphasising the need for specialised goods, in this instance, analytical or scientific software, fostering partnerships with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation. Companies with niche capabilities in software supply and installation can explore similar opportunities to expand their market presence in the public sector. Large businesses with established expertise in technical implementations, especially those capable of providing tailored software solutions, would find this contract model highly applicable for future engagements.

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Notice Title

CSP26097 - Unity Real Time Subscription

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Contract details notice for the supply of Unity Real Time Subscription with training including Installation & connectivity setting to UKRI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008767-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,725 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BIO-RAD LABORATORIES

Further Information

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