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DDaT26343- Software Maintenance Support

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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26 Jun 2026 at 11:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, headquartered at Polaris House, Swindon, was to fulfil a requirement for software licence supply titled "DDaT26343- Software Maintenance Support". This contract, awarded on 26th June 2026, falls within the goods category, specifically industry-specific software packages, and was procured directly due to the absence of competition. The procurement was classified under central government public authority, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity. The contract is valued at £32,017.96 gross and spans a contract period from 12th June 2026 to 12th June 2027, without crossing the financial threshold necessitating competition.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses capable of delivering niche and technical software solutions, given the specific requirement and lack of competition cited. Smaller enterprises or those with specialisation in software maintenance for industry-specific applications would find themselves well-suited for such opportunities. The procurement method, highlighting direct engagement, allows businesses that are uniquely qualified or technically capable to directly contribute to government projects without the extended processes of competitive tendering, thus fostering accelerated business growth for suitable suppliers like HFX Ltd.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26343- Software Maintenance Support

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of software licences. This procurement is being concluded without competition due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060313-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,681 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2027 1-2 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

HFX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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