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UKRI-5806 Echoview Maintenance & Technical Support

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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26 Feb 2026 at 11:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the maintenance and technical support for the acoustic data processing software Echoview. The procurement is categorised under software support services, specifically catering to ecosystems and SDA science. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI operates within the central government sector. The process was conducted through a direct procurement method below threshold, without competition, and is at the award stage. A contract was signed on 17 February 2026, with the service period extending from 11 March 2026 to 10 March 2027. The awarded supplier, Echoview Software Pty Ltd, is based in Hobart, Australia, and the contract value stands at £26,870.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale software organisations specialising in acoustic data processing and support services. Companies with expertise in the maintenance and technical support of scientific software applications can benefit from such contracts with central government entities like UKRI, which supports the advancement of ecosystems studies. As the procurement process bypassed competition due to the direct method employed, it suggests specialised and direct engagement with businesses that hold substantial expertise in the niche area of acoustic data software management. This creates pathways for establishing long-term relationships and expanding influence within the government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5806 Echoview Maintenance & Technical Support

Notice Description

Maintenance and technical support for the acoustic data processing software Echoview. Support 3 licences that support Ecosystems and SDA science

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065cd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017232-2026
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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,870 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 10 Mar 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
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
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

ECHOVIEW SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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