UKRI-6089 Controls OpenVMS Remote Administration

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-6089 Controls OpenVMS Remote Administration" in the industry category of computer-related services. The procurement process reached the "Award" stage as of 11th June 2026 with the chosen supplier being PARSEC Group. This contract involves providing remote administration and support for OpenVMS and HP Integrity servers essential to the ISIS accelerator control systems. The contract, valued at €44,482.75 gross, commenced on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2027. The process used was direct procurement, conducted below the threshold without competition.

This tender creates opportunities for firms specialised in remote system administration, particularly those familiar with OpenVMS and related technologies. The lack of competition in procurement suggests a tailored requirement for specialised expertise, making it an excellent opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with niche capabilities. Companies in the sectors of computer services and IT infrastructure management, especially those with experience in supporting scientific institutions or large-scale control systems, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities and growth strategies in the UK market.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6089 Controls OpenVMS Remote Administration

Notice Description

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide remote system administration, monitoring and 24/7 support for OpenVMS / HP Integrity servers critical to the operation of ISIS accelerator control systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b368
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055411-2026
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
Below threshold - without 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

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,068 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 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 & 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

PARSEC GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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