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UKRI-5943 Workstation Licence

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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19 Mar 2026 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority, has completed the procurement process for the 'UKRI-5943 Workstation Licence' to support their Privileged Access Management solution, situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This procurement is in the goods category, specifically for license management software packages. Utilising a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, the process reached the award stage on 19th March 2026, with the contract period commencing on 20th March 2026 and concluding on 21st March 2027. The tender details underscore a clear demand for workstation licences valid for one year.

This procurement represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the software industry, particularly those specialising in license management and workstation solutions. Though completed directly without the typical competitive bidding process, such contracts illustrate sector needs and potential growth areas for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Softcat plc, which acted as a supplier. Companies aiming to supply or develop software solutions for public sector organisations could significantly benefit by aligning their offerings with similar future procurements by UKRI or other governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5943 Workstation Licence

Notice Description

UKRI STFC has a requirement for workstation licences for a 1-year period to support the continued use of its Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024949-2026
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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,298 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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