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03 Jul 2026 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process identified as UKRI-6121 for "Article Galaxy for Document Delivery". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically computer-related services, with the process having reached the award stage. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, as the requirement for document delivery services dictated a suitable supplier specific to the integration needs of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The contract began on 2nd June 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2027.

This tender offers opportunities for growth for businesses that provide specialised systems and services similar to document delivery solutions. Enterprises operating in the computer-related services sector, especially those with the capability to offer integrated technological solutions, would find themselves well-equipped to compete in similar future opportunities. Reprints Desk Inc, a large-scale supplier based in the United States, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for international companies to engage with UK public authorities under specific procurement conditions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKRI-6121 Article Galaxy for Document Delivery

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for a system and service that provided document delivery for end users. Due to integration reasons there is only 1 suitable supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c314
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062632-2026
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
Large

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
£44,948 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

REPRINTS DESK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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