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UKRI-6142-IDL/ENVI (Interactive Data Language) license

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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26 Jun 2026 at 11:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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12 Jun 2026 at 08:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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12 Jun 2026 at 08:15

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of IDL/ENVI (Interactive Data Language) licenses. The procurement process involved the distribution of licenses, maintenance including regular software updates, and user support. The contract, valued at £928,800 gross, was awarded to NV5, based in Bracknell, and is scheduled to run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029. The procurement method was a direct award, justified by the supplier's unique technical knowledge and pre-existing embedded systems.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in software development and support services, particularly those with expertise in image-processing software. While the procurement method was direct due to the specific technical requirements, it highlights the importance of maintaining unique technical value within systems, which can lead to future contract awards. Large companies with capabilities in software licensing and technical support would be well-positioned to engage in similar tender opportunities where bespoke technical knowledge is a key factor.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6142-IDL/ENVI (Interactive Data Language) license

Notice Description

IDL/ENVI (Interactive Data Language) licenses NERC & STFC The contract covers licencing and maintenance in the form of regular software updates, telephone support for end users and support and administration of the licences.

Procurement Information

Supplier has unique technical knowledge and the tool is embedded in multiple systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b396
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060211-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48328000 - Image-processing software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£774,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£774,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

NV5

Further Information

Notice Documents

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