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DDaT26142 - Quality Management Software Core Plus plan

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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06 Mar 2026 at 12:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, concluded by UK Research and Innovation, aimed to implement a Quality Management Software Core Plus plan to enhance their operational capabilities. This procurement falls within the software package and information systems industry category, classified as goods. Although the awarding stage is complete, with the contract active from 18th February 2026 to 9th February 2027, the procurement was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition due to technical reasons. The contract, valued at €16,525.08, was awarded to Scilife NV, and the required software is expected to be deployed across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in quality management software and related services. Although initially awarded to Scilife NV without competition, businesses operating within this niche market, particularly those offering unique or alternative solutions, may benefit from monitoring similar upcoming contracts from UK Research and Innovation and other central government authorities. Enterprises adept in advanced software solutions can leverage such contracts to expand their reach into the UK public sector, enhancing their portfolio and establishing long-term relationships with government entities. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this represents a chance to showcase their expertise and potentially position themselves as competitive suppliers for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26142 - Quality Management Software Core Plus plan

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, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to create an Quality Management Software Core Plus plan

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06641d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020370-2026
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
£16,525 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SCILIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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