UKRI-5189 EODH Platform Stability and DevOps Enhancement

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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09 Jun 2026 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority under central government located in Swindon, Wiltshire, centred around the project titled "UKRI-5189 EODH Platform Stability and DevOps Enhancement". This contract, which focuses on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support, specifically aims to enhance the stability and DevOps of the Earth Observation Data Hub (EODH) platform for STFC RAL. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, under the legal framework indicated by UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at approximately £85,000 with a gross amount of £102,000, was awarded to Oxidian Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) from London, with the contract period running from 11th September 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the possibility of extension up to 31st March 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, especially those focused on consulting, software development, and support. Companies that are agile and capable of handling limited competition procurements are well-suited for such projects. The requirement for EODH Platform Stability and DevOps Enhancement services indicates a demand for technological expertise and innovativeness, which could provide a strategic growth opportunity for IT firms looking to collaborate with central government organisations like UKRI. Moreover, the potential for contract extension expands the scope for long-term business engagement and partnership development with public sector entities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKRI-5189 EODH Platform Stability and DevOps Enhancement

Notice Description

This contract is for Earth Observation Data Hub (EODH) Platform Stability and DevOps Enhancement services for STFC RAL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b07c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054094-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20259 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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

OXIDIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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