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UKRI-5563 CST Software Licence

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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02 Feb 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKRI-5563 CST Software Licence" was carried out by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. This procurement pertains to the software industry, specifically involving software-related services, with delivery targeted for the South East England region. The contract, with a value of £58,388.97, was awarded to Dassault Systemes SE, a large enterprise located in France, on 12 January 2026. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, below threshold process. Key dates include the start of the contract on 13 January 2026, with an expected completion by 12 January 2027. The procurement process has successfully reached the award and contract stage, marked as complete.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in software services and solutions, particularly those capable of providing sophisticated software licences like those required by the STFC Daresbury and STFC RAL laboratories. Large enterprises who can deliver efficient, bespoke software solutions while adhering to specific delivery schedules will find this type of contract lucrative. This contract highlights the importance of engaging in limited competition procurement processes, which can be a strategic avenue for technology companies seeking to expand their footprint within public sector engagements in the United Kingdom and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5563 CST Software Licence

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of CST Licenses for STFC Daresbury Laboratory and STFC RAL

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061471
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009054-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,388 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2027 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
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

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

DASSAULT SYSTEMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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