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title: "UKRI-4323 British Antarctic Survey Cohesive EAM VARM Replication Solution and IBM PA Storage Protect Extended Edition Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cf0a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-01-10"
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# UKRI-4323 British Antarctic Survey Cohesive EAM VARM Replication Solution and IBM PA Storage Protect Extended Edition Subscription

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cf0a

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded the procurement process titled "UKRI-4323 British Antarctic Survey Cohesive EAM VARM Replication Solution and IBM PA Storage Protect Extended Edition Subscription" under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The project involved the procurement of software solutions focused on the cohesive EAM VARM replication and IBM PA Storage Protect Extended Edition subscription for the British Antarctic Survey. The contract, which is valued at £69,539.20, was awarded to Bentley Systems and is set to be executed in London (UKI). The procurement method utilised was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, primarily due to protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, following UK regulations. The contract was signed on 20th September 2024, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for software companies specialising in data storage and replication solutions, particularly those with established proprietary technologies. Businesses focusing on advanced information systems and software package development can leverage this procurement to demonstrate their capabilities in handling specialised and high-value contracts. Companies similar to Bentley Systems, which possess a strong portfolio and exclusive technology rights, are well-suited to compete in such procurements, benefiting from the potential to expand their presence within governmental and research-focused projects.

## Notice

British Antarctic Survey Cohesive EAM VARM Replication Solution and IBM PA Storage Protect Extended Edition Subscription

### Lot Information

Lot 1

British Antarctic Survey Cohesive EAM VARM Replication Solution and IBM PA Storage Protect Extended Edition Subscription. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at : https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

### Procurement Information

The contract was award without prior publication, in accordance with PCR 2015 Reg 32(2)(b)iii the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000831-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,539 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BENTLEY SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000831-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.UKRI.ORG
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=909393587
- https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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