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DDaT26234 - Repository Hosting and Support

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 Apr 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract titled "DDaT26234 - Repository Hosting and Support" to ECS Partners Limited, a specialised supplier, under a direct procurement method. The contract involves goods and technical support services within the category of web server software packages, specifically for repository hosting and support. The procurement has been concluded due to technical reasons where no competition was possible, completed without the need for a competitive process. Located in Swindon, UK, the contract commenced on April 21st, 2026, and will end on March 31st, 2027, with a gross value of £16,092.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses within the tech and software industry, particularly those providing niche technical solutions, to explore potential collaborations or future contracts with public authorities. ECS Partners Limited, identified as a small to medium-sized enterprise, demonstrates the potential for SMEs to engage with government projects and expand their portfolio in specialised fields. Companies able to offer expertise in technical support services and tailor solutions for web server applications may find similar opportunities for growth and partnership within public sector projects.

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Notice Title

DDaT26234 - Repository Hosting and Support

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 had a requirement for Repository Hosting and Support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039371-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

48222000 - Web server software package

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,410 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 31 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ECS PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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