UKRI-6127 - Support, maintenance and development of the EODH platform

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 11:27

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 07:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-6127 - Support, maintenance and development of the EODH platform" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority situated in Swindon, Wiltshire. The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on industry-specific software development services. The contract was awarded through a direct award method, due to the supplier's specific knowledge and expertise of the EODH system. The procurement stage is complete with the award given on 24th June 2026, and the contract period scheduled to begin on 6th July 2026 and end on 31st March 2027, with an option to add an additional month if required. The project will serve UK-wide locations, ensuring that operational support is available to maintain the platform's reliability, stability, and security.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses, especially those adept in software development services and supporting crucial public sector infrastructures. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in industry-specific software development, particularly those with prior experience working with governmental bodies, will find this contract beneficial for growth. The direct award method reflects a significant opportunity for businesses with specialised skills and technical knowledge that can offer value through ongoing platform support and development, aiding organisations like UKRI in upholding essential national services. SparkGeo UK Ltd., identified as the supplier, exemplifies the benefits SMEs can gain through such agreements, given its selection for this robust engagement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKRI-6127 - Support, maintenance and development of the EODH platform

Notice Description

Contact for the support, maintenance and development of the EODH platform, including the provision of reliable day-to-day operational support to ensure service availability, stability and security.

Procurement Information

Supplier specific knowledge and expertise of the system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b05a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059376-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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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

SPARKGEO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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