Award

UKRI-5843 Oracle Database Software Maintenance and Support (NERC)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2026 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) revolves around the maintenance and support renewal for the Oracle Database Software estate used by NERC. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the buying organisation is central to public authority within the UK government. This procurement falls under the services category, employing a direct method without competition, catering specifically to below-threshold requirements. The award was made to Oracle Corporation UK Ltd on 23rd February 2026, with the contractual period starting on 6th April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. Key participants include both the buyer's Corporate Procurement Team and the supplier Oracle Corporation UK Ltd, with contact points provided for further enquiries.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses that specialise in IT software maintenance, particularly those that can provide high-quality support for Oracle Database Software. This contract, valued at over £72,000, with a gross amount of £87,000+, could drive significant business growth, especially for large-scale enterprises like Oracle Corporation UK Ltd, renowned for their expertise and established presence. Organisations that routinely engage in contractual work within the tech industry may find unique opportunities in fostering partnerships or offering auxiliary services throughout the contract term. Additionally, companies well-versed in public sector collaborations and IT solutions are ideally positioned to compete effectively in similar future procurements.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKRI-5843 Oracle Database Software Maintenance and Support (NERC)

Notice Description

Support and maintenance renewal for UKRI NERC Oracle Database Software estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016059-2026
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

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,596 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-065a15-2026-02-23T13:05:13Z",
    "date": "2026-02-23T13:05:13Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-065a15",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PDQJ-7126-JDHG",
            "name": "UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PDQJ-7126-JDHG"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Polaris House",
                "locality": "Swindon, Wiltshire",
                "postalCode": "SN2 1FL",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK14"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Corporate Procurement Team",
                "email": "corporateprocurement@ukri.org",
                "telephone": "+44 1793867000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.ukri.org/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-175153",
            "name": "Oracle Corporation UK Ltd",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Thames Valley Park",
                "locality": "Reading",
                "postalCode": "RG6 1RA",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ11"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "contact@oracle.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PDQJ-7126-JDHG",
        "name": "UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "UKRI-5843",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "UKRI-5843 Oracle Database Software Maintenance and Support (NERC)",
        "description": "Support and maintenance renewal for UKRI NERC Oracle Database Software estate.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-175153",
                    "name": "Oracle Corporation UK Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "72267100",
                            "description": "Maintenance of information technology software"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "UKRI-5843 Oracle Database Software Maintenance and Support (NERC)",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-04-06T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 87115.78,
                "amount": 72596.48,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-02-23T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "016059-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016059-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-02-23T13:05:13Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}