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UKRI-6051-ERSI ArcGIS

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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30 Apr 2026 at 11:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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30 Apr 2026 at 11:52

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-6051-ERSI ArcGIS" involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, as the buying organization, and is focused on the Geographic Information System industry. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI has completed the direct award procurement stage, with Esri UK selected as the supplier. The procurement process adheres to the legal basis outlined in UKPGA 2023/54, and the award notice was published on 30 April 2026. The upcoming key dates include the end of the standstill period on 12 May 2026, with the contract period starting on 13 May 2026 and concluding on 28 February 2029. This deal, valued at approximately £825,647.67, falls under the 'goods' category and involves mapping software packages.

The direct procurement method utilised by UKRI highlights a unique opportunity for businesses with specialised intellectual property, particularly those offering mapping software solutions. With Esri UK being the successful bidder due to holding exclusive rights, this tender underscores the significance of owning specialised technology to ensure business growth through public contracts. Enterprises that specialise in spatial analyses and data science can leverage such opportunities, enhancing their presence in government projects. Organisations located within the UK and those holding relevant patents or proprietary technologies in similar domains would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders, enabling expansion and increased visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6051-ERSI ArcGIS

Notice Description

ERSI ArcGIS (Graphic Information System) is a set of software tools used in Spatial Analyses and Data Science

Procurement Information

Supplier has unique IP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039874-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48326000 - Mapping software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£825,647 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

ESRI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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