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DDaT26044 - Scientific software licenses

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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10 Feb 2026 at 15:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the procurement titled "DDaT26044 - Scientific software licenses" has been concluded by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This direct procurement, identified as number 012055-2026, falls under the category of software package and information systems. It was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, serving as the procuring entity. The contract was awarded to the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre, with the procurement having been finalized without competition due to technical reasons. The contract took effect on 16th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 15th February 2027, with the total gross value amounting to £13,290.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific software solutions. Given the nature of the procurement, businesses with technical capability in software development and those which have the potential to supply bespoke scientific applications could greatly benefit. The contract emphasizes the provision of particular software licences, suggesting that companies able to offer specialised or unique software solutions are well-suited to partake in similar tenders. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate their capacity to deliver under specific technical requirements may find further opportunities aligning with such procurement needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26044 - Scientific software licenses

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 UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Scientific software licenses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012055-2026
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,075 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 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 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

CAMBRIDGE CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC DATA CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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