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DDaT26291 - Software license

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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20 May 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom, concerning a project titled "DDaT26291 - Software license" under the industry category of 'Software package and information systems'. The procurement was conducted through a direct method due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, thus involving only one supplier, Teracloud ApS from Denmark. The tender process was classified under a "Below threshold - without competition" procurement method. This contract was awarded on 20th May 2026, for a period starting on 13th May 2026 and ending on 12th May 2027, with a gross value of £15,600. The procurement stage indicated is "award" and the process is now complete.

This tender provides a lucrative business opportunity for software suppliers, specifically those specialising in software packages and information systems. It highlights the potential for similar entities to establish themselves within specialised government procurement channels by offering unique and technically essential products or services. Small and medium enterprises that can deliver niche software solutions might find such procurements particularly beneficial, as this case demonstrates a preference for directly awarding contracts to ensure specific technical needs are met efficiently. Businesses looking to expand their reach into public sector contracts could consider developing unique, high-demand solutions that can cater to similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

DDaT26291 - Software license

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. UKRI had a requirement for a Software Subscription.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069da1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046459-2026
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 12 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

TERACLOUD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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