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CSP26211 - RRS SDA IKM Condition Monitoring and Software Upgrade

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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24 Feb 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "CSP26211 - RRS SDA IKM Condition Monitoring and Software Upgrade" contract. This falls under the software package and information systems category within the central government public authority classification. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method due to a lack of competition for technical reasons, and its current status is complete. Tender processes and award procedures have been finalized, with key dates including the start date of 16 February 2026 and an end date set for 20 April 2026. The procurement took place mainly in Swindon, United Kingdom, and involved the UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity, in collaboration with UK Research and Innovation.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in software development and condition monitoring technologies, particularly small and medium enterprises capable of handling direct, below-threshold projects without competition. While IKM Instrutek AS, a Norway-based supplier, has been awarded the contract, other companies in similar markets could leverage this procurement process’s insights to position themselves for future tenders published by UK Research and Innovation or similar entities. The focus on software and information systems highlights opportunity for growth within technology-centric industries looking to partner with public authorities for innovation-driven projects.

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Notice Title

CSP26211 - RRS SDA IKM Condition Monitoring and Software Upgrade

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. The requirement was for RRS SDA IKM Condition Monitoring and Software Upgrade.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065af7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016452-2026
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
£294,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 20 Apr 2026 1-6 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

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
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

IKM INSTRUTEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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