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UKRI-5678 Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure Licence Renewal

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 Feb 2026 at 13:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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05 Feb 2026 at 08:59

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process titled "UKRI-5678 Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure Licence Renewal". The tender falls under the services category, specifically software-related services, and is situated within the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a direct award, a method used due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The key date to note includes the contract period starting on 17th February 2026 and running until 31st March 2027. The contract value is 159,260 EUR, with a gross amount of 191,112 EUR.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing software-related services. Although the procurement was a direct award, indicating a limited opportunity for competition, companies with expertise in licensing for web server and intranet data access could consider future tenders from UKRI. Large-scale businesses, similar to the awarded supplier FIZ Karlsruhe, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially those able to offer unique technical solutions that align with UKRI's evolving needs. For SMEs and VCSEs, keeping abreast of UKRI's procurement activities might yield competitive opportunities in future processes that encourage broader participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5678 Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure Licence Renewal

Notice Description

UKRI STFC have appointed a supplier to provide 1 year ICSD licence for web server and intranet data access.

Procurement Information

Single Source Direct Award has been approved to proceed because competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064791
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010470-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£159,260 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

FIZ KARLSRUHE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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