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Award

28 Jul 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "DDaT26367 - Software package," was managed by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting the need for an industry-specific software package. The tender was conducted using the direct procurement method due to technical reasons, which involved a non-competitive approach. The contract was awarded on 28th July 2026, and the procurement stage is complete. The contract details notice was published with the award document stating its status as active, covering a period starting from 22nd July 2026 to 21st July 2027, with a gross value of £12,000.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth primarily for companies experienced in providing specific software solutions. Given the nature of this direct procurement process, it highlights the potential for businesses capable of supplying niche technological solutions where the competition is limited. Large-scale suppliers, such as the awarded supplier Thermo Fisher Scientific, are posited to fit well for such contracts, given their capacity to meet unique and specialized requirements. Businesses interested in similar opportunities should focus on cultivating specialized offerings to align with the technical demands of such procurement processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DDaT26367 - Software package

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a software package.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d531
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071201-2026
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
Large

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
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 21 Jul 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 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

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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