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title: "Subscription Based Research Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-08"
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# Subscription Based Research Services

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8d3b3b7-dbbf-4563-9cff-59ca0528f764

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## Summary

The contracting process, managed by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited, centred on procuring "Subscription Based Research Services" in the domain of software packages and information systems. This procurement activity follows a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 48000000, is marked as completed, with the contract valued at £238,000. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027. The award for this procurement was conferred on 31st October 2025, with the official notice published on 8th January 2026.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses, particularly those capable of delivering specialised software and research solutions on a subscription basis to large institutional clients. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this type of contract advantageous, given the tender's suitability towards such organisations, even though it was eventually awarded to Gartner UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier. Businesses well-versed in navigating framework agreements will be well-positioned to leverage future opportunities similar to this procurement, broadening their portfolio while partnering with major state-affiliated entities like the National Nuclear Laboratory.

## Notice

Subscription based research services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bcdab4d-5668-4829-8b8c-ed514f2f9488 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £238,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £238,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| Locality | SEASCALE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1PG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GARTNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bcdab4d-5668-4829-8b8c-ed514f2f9488

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bcdab4d-5668-4829-8b8c-ed514f2f9488
  8th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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