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08 Jul 2026 at 08:30

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24 Jun 2026 at 12:49

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09 Jun 2026 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process via a direct award for the project titled "UKRI-6128 - EODH platform operations and DevOps maintenance". This tender involves services in the field of industry-specific software development. Located in the UK, with UKRI based in Swindon, Wiltshire, it targets the central government public authority industry sector. The relevant contract was signed on 1st July 2026 and runs from 6th July 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a possible extension until 30th April 2027. The procurement was necessitated by Oxidian Ltd's specific knowledge and expertise of the system, and it concluded under the completion status as of July 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale companies with prior expertise in software development services for public authorities. The direct award, motivated by the supplier's system-specific knowledge, highlights opportunities for firms that can leverage specialised, technical skills and past performance in similar settings. Companies aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector and develop strategic partnerships through unique service provisions are well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6128 - EODH platform operations and DevOps maintenance

Notice Description

EODH platform operations and DevOps maintenance with the addition of User Engagement and Learning Resource support

Procurement Information

Supplier specific knowledge and expertise of the system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063896-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£167,062 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£167,062 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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