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UKRI-5589 NAC Countrywide CSD licence for Physical Sciences Database Service

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has been completed under tender ID UKRI-5589. This involves the acquisition of a countrywide licence for the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD), providing access for participating UK academic institutions. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically software-related services, with Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre identified as the supplier. The contract, initiated without competition due to being below the threshold, was signed on 5 January 2026 and is active from 6 January 2026 until 31 March 2027. The gross contract value is £118,125, with a net value of £98,437.50.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and database services to form partnerships with key stakeholders in the academic sector across the UK. Large enterprises with experience in managing extensive database services would be particularly suitable for similar future opportunities. Additionally, companies focusing on providing innovative software solutions for governmental and educational institutions may find this type of contract advantageous for strategic growth and building a robust client portfolio with UK public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5589 NAC Countrywide CSD licence for Physical Sciences Database Service

Notice Description

This procurement relates to the provision of the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) Consortium Licence, granting authorised access to the CSD for participating academic institutions across the United Kingdom.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011629-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£98,437 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 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 & 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

CAMBRIDGE CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC DATA CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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