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UKRI-6110 2026-2027 Autodesk Licenses

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a direct award procurement process for the annual renewal of Autodesk license subscriptions and support packages. This tender, titled "UKRI-6110 2026-2027 Autodesk Licenses", falls under the software package and information systems category and includes additional software support services. The contract is set to commence on 20th June 2026 and conclude on 19th June 2027. Key locations for delivery include sites across Didcot, Daresbury, and Edinburgh. The procurement process, guided by UK legislative requirements, ensures continuity of services crucial to UKRI's operations at multiple science and technology facilities.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and IT support services. Enterprises like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software systems such as Autodesk can find substantial growth prospects through such awards. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £432,000, was awarded to Man and Machine Limited, demonstrating the competitive advantage for businesses that offer specialised software solutions. By aligning with central government requirements and leveraging their technical expertise, similar companies can potentially secure future contracts in this sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6110 2026-2027 Autodesk Licenses

Notice Description

Annual renewal of existing Autodesk license subscription and support package for the following sites: Science and Technology Facilities Council Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell Campus Didcot OX11 0QX Daresbury Laboratory Sci-Tech Daresbury Daresbury WA4 4AD STFC UK Astronomy Technology Centre Blackford Hill Edinburgh Scotland EH9 3HJ

Procurement Information

This service cannot be provided by another supplier as it's an extension of existing licenses and technical support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aca9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052439-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MAN AND MACHINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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