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DDaT26242 - CMDB Subscription

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 Apr 2026 at 14:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, has concluded a procurement process for a Configuration Management Database subscription under the tender ID DDaT26242. Categorised under the public authority central government, this contract falls within the industry of database software packages. The procurement was managed directly by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as a shared service provider without competitive bidding due to the unavailability of alternative suppliers for technical reasons. Key dates in the procurement process include a contract signing on 17 April 2026, with the contract period spanning from 31 August 2026 to 30 August 2027. The procurement utilised the direct method, highlighting urgency and specificity in supplier selection.

This tender offers limited opportunities for business growth, as it was awarded directly to INTEUM INTERNATIONAL LTD without competition. Businesses specialising in technical software and database solutions may find similar opportunities valuable, particularly smaller enterprises that can fulfil specialised requirements. Given the nature of this procurement, companies with niche technical expertise that matches specific contract requirements should explore similar contracts to leverage these direct engagements effectively. Connecting with UK Shared Business Services Ltd could yield potential future opportunities within similar contexts or requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26242 - CMDB Subscription

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 (URI) had a requirement Configuration Management Database subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039340-2026
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

48611000 - Database software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,543 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 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
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

INTEUM INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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