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UKRI-6243 High Resolution Modelling Framework Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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28 Jul 2026 at 13:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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28 Jul 2026 at 13:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) pertains to the "UKRI-6243 High Resolution Modelling Framework Services" contract. This initiative falls within the services industry category, specifically relating to software-related services, and targets suppliers across the United Kingdom. UKRI, a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has employed a direct award method due to technical reasons, with the procurement now at the award stage as of 28 July 2026. The anticipated contract period is set to span from 11 August 2026 to 30 September 2029. The main point of contact is via email at nercprocurement@ukri.org, and the contract's value is estimated at £244,571.86.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-resolution modelling frameworks, particularly those with a strong focus on software-related services. Suitable contenders include large and technically capable suppliers, and the National Oceanography Centre, a large-scale organisation based in Southampton, has been named the supplier for this contract. Businesses capable of offering unique and specialised technical solutions would thrive in opportunities similar to this, especially given the direct award due to single-supplier technical reasons. With the contract valued above £200,000, it can significantly boost the profile and operations of businesses involved. The framework services will be implemented across the UK, potentially enhancing the supplier's exposure and presence in public sector project delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6243 High Resolution Modelling Framework Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for modelling framework services.

Procurement Information

The modelling frameworks that are required are owned by a single supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d567
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071292-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,809 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
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
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

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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