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NERC - NAG Software License

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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01 May 2026 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NERC - NAG Software License," handled by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has reached the Award stage as of 1 May 2026. This process involved direct procurement without competition, classified under the software package and information systems industry category. The contract was signed with Numerical Algorithms Group Ltd (NAG), a large-scale supplier based in Oxford, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £41,640 excluding VAT, will be active from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. The procurement is based in Swindon, Wiltshire, further establishing UKRI's influence in the United Kingdom's South West region.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in software package manufacturing and distribution, particularly those specialising in software licences for public and educational institutions. Companies with the ability to provide tailored software solutions and maintain large-scale operations would find such direct procurement processes beneficial. Although this specific contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities could allow businesses to establish long-term partnerships with organisations like UKRI, supporting business expansion and enhancing their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

NERC - NAG Software License

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of NAG Software License.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040292-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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

NUMERICAL ALGORITHMS GROUP LTD - (NAG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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