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UKRI-5960 STFC Globus Subscription

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a prominent central government public authority, conducted the procurement process titled "UKRI-5960 STFC Globus Subscription", focusing on industry-specific software packages. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI sought to continue its subscription to Globus software, necessitating a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. This procurement, classified under goods, commenced with the signing of the contract on 27 March 2026 and is set to remain active until 30 March 2027. Key contacts can be reached via email at stfcprocurement@ukri.org or telephone at +441793442000. The contract, valued at USD 99,850 (gross amount USD 119,820), involves UKRI in collaboration with The University of Chicago - Globus, the supplier headquartered in Chicago, United States.

The direct procurement approach offers business opportunities primarily to established entities within the industry-specific software sector. Although competition was bypassed given the procurement method, suppliers within this category must maintain a steady capability to meet specific software demands. Large-scale businesses, such as Globus, positioned to offer specialised software packages, can leverage such contracts to reinforce international collaboration and access funding streams from public authorities. The ongoing relationship between UKRI and Globus highlights potential growth prospects for businesses meeting similar niche requirements in government software procurement markets.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5960 STFC Globus Subscription

Notice Description

UKRI STFC has a requirement for the continuation of the Globus software subscription

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06790b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029626-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 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

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO - GLOBUS

Further Information

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