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UKRI-5728 - UKRI DRI Programme

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

14 Oct 2026 at 08:28

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

01 Apr 2026 at 08:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

06 Mar 2026 at 14:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

20 Feb 2026 at 15:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured support for its Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) Programme: a federated ecosystem of large-scale computing and data infrastructure, software, skills, tools and services. The work was classed as services, with digital mapping services listed as the procurement classification. Delivery was across the United Kingdom. The programme supports research and education infrastructure, and the requirement focused on coordinating and supporting connected capabilities rather than purchasing a single standalone product. UKRI was the buyer; Jisc, which operates the UK’s national research and education network, was selected to provide the service.

The procurement is complete and awarded to Jisc through a direct award. UKRI’s stated reason was Jisc’s specific remit to operate JANET, the national research and education network used across the UK research and education sectors. The award was made on 6 March 2026, with an award value of £277,500 excluding VAT (£333,000 including VAT). The award period ran from 19 March to 4 August 2026. The contract was signed on 31 March 2026, ran from 1 April to 30 September 2026, and had a value of £277,500 excluding VAT (£333,000 including VAT). The contract was terminated as completed, with implementation ending on 30 September 2026. There was one lot; no separate evaluation criteria are stated.

For suppliers considering a comparable future requirement from UKRI, this award shows demand for support that brings together large-scale computing and data infrastructure with software, skills, tools and services for research and education. A credible competitor would need to show it can work across a federated technical ecosystem and support the institutions and users relying on it. The buyer’s stated rationale for choosing Jisc was its remit to operate JANET, so relevant experience of national research and education networks, and the relationships and operational capability needed to serve that community, would be important. The scope also included digital mapping services, so suppliers should be able to demonstrate relevant mapping capability where it forms part of the wider infrastructure support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5728 - UKRI DRI Programme

Notice Description

Providing support for a federated ecosystem of large-scale compute and data infrastructures, software, skills, tooling and services.

Procurement Information

Supplier has the specific remit of operating JANET- the UK's National Research and Educational Network, used across the UK Research and Education sectors

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065985
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096768-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71354100 - Digital mapping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£277,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£277,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

JISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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