This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

20 May 2026 at 08:22

Award

24 Feb 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated and managed by UK Research and Innovation, involves a contract titled "CSP26211 - RRS SDA IKM Condition Monitoring and Software Upgrade." The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically related to condition monitoring and software upgrades. It was facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd in Swindon, UK. The procurement is at the contract amendment stage as of 20th May 2026, following an award stage completed on 24th February 2026. The initial contract period started on 16th February 2026 and concluded on 20th April 2026, with a total project value of 294,000 NOK executed through a direct procurement method due to technical reasons and below the competitive threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in software development and information systems, particularly in the field of condition monitoring. Despite being a direct award, understanding the specifics of this contract can aid companies aiming to build expertise and recognition in high-tech service provision for public authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like IKM Condition Monitoring As, a current supplier based in Norway, demonstrate the viability of international and cross-border collaborations in fulfilling such contracts. Businesses with relevant capabilities could leverage similar opportunities to expand their portfolio and enhance their visibility within the public sector procurement landscape.

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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/046055-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 20 Apr 2026
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
2
Supplier Names

IKM CONDITION MONITORING

IKM INSTRUTEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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