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CSP26138 - FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) Platform License

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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06 Feb 2026 at 08:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, has successfully completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) Platform License. This process was conducted using a direct procurement method due to a lack of competition for technical reasons. The contract, identified as CSP26138, was awarded to DOTTED EYES LIMITED, a Birmingham-based SME. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract, valued at £13,050 gross, spans from 6th February 2026 to 31st March 2027. The location for delivery is within the United Kingdom, and the procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically license management software packages.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software systems and digital solutions, particularly those that develop or manage license management software. SMEs with expertise in creating or adapting such platforms have the potential to benefit from similar government contracts. Furthermore, understanding the criteria and processes involved in direct procurement initiatives may enable businesses to position themselves as suitable candidates for future opportunities within the public sector. The contract highlights the potential for technology-related service providers to engage directly with government entities, particularly when solutions require specialised technical knowledge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26138 - FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) Platform License

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. UK Research & Innovation require a Feature Manipulation Engine Platform License Subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064995
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010747-2026
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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,875 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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, coreservices@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

DOTTED EYES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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