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UKRI-6239 Technical support for DevSecOps

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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06 Aug 2026 at 10:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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23 Jul 2026 at 13:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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23 Jul 2026 at 11:55

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured technical support services for follow-up work from its DevSecOps project. The requirement covers IT consulting, software development, internet and support services, focused on maintaining technical continuity during the project transition. The work is for UKRI, a central government research and innovation organisation, and is delivered in the United Kingdom. The procurement was structured as one lot and is categorised as services. It is relevant to suppliers providing hands-on DevSecOps support, technical consultancy and software or digital engineering assistance for public sector technology projects, particularly where continuity with an existing project and the transfer or retention of specialist knowledge are important.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Control Plane Limited. UKRI used a direct award to continue technical support during transition, with the award justified by single-supplier technical reasons. The award date was 23 July 2026, the contract was signed on 5 August 2026, and the contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. The awarded value is £358,856.40 excluding VAT, or £430,627.68 including VAT. The contract is above the relevant threshold and the award is active. The one lot was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Delivery is managed through defined project deliverables and milestone monitoring rather than standard KPIs.

This award demonstrates demand from UKRI for specialist DevSecOps support during transition from a completed project. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this type would need practical capability across DevSecOps, IT support, software development and technical consultancy, with enough experienced resource to provide continuity and follow-up project work. Evidence of relevant project knowledge, strong technical delivery and the ability to work against clearly defined deliverables would be important. Suppliers should also be able to monitor and report progress through agreed milestones, manage knowledge-intensive work and support a public sector client without relying on generic performance measures. The opportunity is particularly relevant to specialist technology SMEs with experience of maintaining and extending DevSecOps environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6239 Technical support for DevSecOps

Notice Description

Technical support for follow up work from the DevSecOps Project

Procurement Information

Continued technical support during transition

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074570-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£358,856 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£358,856 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
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

CONTROL PLANE LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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