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UKRI-5979 NoMachine software license/support renewals for 2026-2027

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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30 Mar 2026 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was undertaken by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), headquartered at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "UKRI-5979 NoMachine software license/support renewals for 2026-2027," falls under the services category within the software support services industry. The procurement was executed under a direct procurement method described as "Below threshold - without competition." The process has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 27th March 2026. The services are to be delivered in the UK, with the contractual period set from 20th May 2026 to 19th May 2027. The contract carries a gross value of €34,780.26.

This procurement presents steady opportunities for software service providers, especially those specialising in software licensing and support. Companies with expertise in handling government contracts and possessing a track record in providing robust software support services would be well-suited to target similar opportunities. This tender illustrates the significance of having direct negotiations with public sector organisations like UKRI, which can be beneficial for businesses seeking to solidify their presence in the civic technology market. The successful supplier in this instance was Medialine Security GmbH, highlighting the opportunity for large-scale international firms to compete effectively in these processes.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5979 NoMachine software license/support renewals for 2026-2027

Notice Description

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide access to the NoMachine Software Licences and support for 1 year renewal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029020-2026
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
£29,001 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 19 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

MEDIALINE SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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