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DDaT26249 - Capacity Pack Subscription License

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 Apr 2026 at 14:32

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, has successfully concluded a limited competition procurement exercise for a "Capacity Pack Subscription License," specifically targeting the database and operating software package category. The tender, identified as DDaT26249, falls under the public authority - central government classification. The contract commenced on 12 May 2026 and will conclude by 11 May 2027, with a gross value of £38,400. The award stage was completed on 29 April 2026, following the signing of the contract on 15 April 2026. This procurement was carried out below the threshold, focusing on goods, with the main delivery location being the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and database management to engage with central government requirements. R-COM CONSULTING LIMITED, an SME, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating potential for smaller enterprises to compete successfully in such procurement exercises. The process emphasised a limited competition method, allowing businesses proficient in delivering precise software products to enhance their portfolio with governmental contracts. Companies capable of meeting stringent software and licensing requirements have prospects for growth and diversification within the public sector, particularly those operating within Britain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26249 - Capacity Pack Subscription License

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Capacity Pack license's

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039331-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 11 May 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

R-COM CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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