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

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 07:21

Award

12 Jun 2026 at 07:15

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, has completed a direct award procurement process for the "UKRI-6142-IDL/ENVI (Interactive Data Language) license". This contract involves the licencing and maintenance of software with support services, classified under the goods category for image-processing software. The award was made to NV5, a large supplier, and covers regions UKJ14 and UKH12. The process was governed by the legal framework 2023/54 (UKPGA). The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract starting on 1st July 2026 and expiring on 30th June 2029. Key dates include the announcement of the award on 12th June 2026, with a standstill period concluding on 24th June 2026.

This contract offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing, particularly those offering solutions in image processing and related fields. Given the direct award nature, businesses with unique technical knowledge and systems embedded with such relative tools stand a good chance to compete in similar future tenders. Although NV5 has been chosen due to its large scale and expertise, smaller or medium-sized enterprises with niche capabilities in software solutions could also explore partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities within such government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b396
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055486-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

NV5

Further Information

Notice Documents

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