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DDaT26152 - British Geological Survey Renewal

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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16 Mar 2026 at 09:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, responsible for the procurement titled "DDaT26152 - British Geological Survey Renewal." The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically involving analytical or scientific software packages. The contract, awarded to Embarcadero Technologies Europe Ltd, commences on the 30th of March 2026 and runs until the 29th of March 2027. Currently in the award stage, this direct procurement method is being concluded due to a lack of viable competition for technical reasons, thus requiring only the specified supplier. This process, categorised as below threshold without competition, facilitates the renewal of geological survey services.

This procurement presents opportunities for Embarcadero Technologies Europe Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise operating in the analytical and scientific software sector. By serving a central government buyer, the awarded company can strengthen its market position and expand its service provision capabilities. The lack of competition indicates specialised expertise required in the sector, suggesting other businesses in the analytical software field, with similar capabilities, might explore growth opportunities in public authority engagements. Companies looking to leverage their technical expertise in scientific software packages may find similar future tenders beneficial for expanding their business presence in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26152 - British Geological Survey Renewal

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. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of an Geological Survey Renewal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023312-2026
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

48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,617 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 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 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
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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

EMBARCADERO TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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