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UKRI-6243 High Resolution Modelling Framework Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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28 Jul 2026 at 14:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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28 Jul 2026 at 14:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured high-resolution modelling framework services for modelling activities requiring specialised software-related services. The requirement covers access to and use of modelling frameworks, with delivery in the United Kingdom. It is a services contract managed for UKRI, with the National Oceanography Centre identified as the selected supplier. The procurement concerns a single modelling framework requirement rather than separate goods, works or multiple service packages. Suppliers operating in scientific computing, research modelling, oceanographic modelling or related software services would find the subject matter relevant, particularly where they develop, own or operate specialist modelling frameworks used to support research and public-sector work.

The procurement is complete and has reached the award stage. UKRI used a direct award because the required modelling frameworks were stated to be owned by a single supplier, supported by a technical-reasons justification. One lot was awarded to the National Oceanography Centre. The award date was 28 July 2026, with a net value of £203,809.88 and a gross value of £244,571.86 including tax. The awarded contract period runs from 11 August 2026 to 30 September 2029. The standstill period ends on 7 August 2026, and the scheduled contract signature date is 10 August 2026. The tender was above the relevant threshold.

For a future requirement of this kind, a credible competitor would need to demonstrate ownership, control or authorised access to the specific high-resolution modelling frameworks required by UKRI, alongside the technical capability to provide specialist software-related modelling services. Relevant experience in research-grade modelling, scientific software, framework maintenance and support would help establish that capability. The procurement shows that UKRI may use a direct-award route where a single supplier owns the required frameworks, so intellectual property, exclusive rights and technical differentiation are commercially important. The single-lot structure and stated suitability for small and medium enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises indicate that smaller specialist organisations could be relevant where they can meet the technical requirement.

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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 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
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

National Oceanography Centre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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