---
title: "UKRI-4981 Software Subscription and Support Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05187f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2025-06-25"
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# UKRI-4981 Software Subscription and Support Renewal

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05187f

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## Summary

The contract "UKRI-4981 Software Subscription and Support Renewal" was awarded by UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement, falling under the industry category of software supply services, was concluded with a direct award methodology due to IBM United Kingdom Ltd's exclusive rights. The process was finalised with a contract awarded on 4th June 2025, and the agreement will last until 2nd June 2026. The contract value is stipulated at £166,930.48 (excluding VAT) and a gross amount of £200,316.58. The procurement covered delivery to the North West (UKD61) region, fulfilling the Software Subscription and Support requirements for STFC (Hartree). IBM United Kingdom Ltd, based in Winchester, Hampshire, is the contracted supplier.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in software supply services, although it may be limited in this instance due to IBM's exclusive rights preventing competition. However, similar undertakings could benefit other large-scale technology firms that can manage substantial software deployment and support services. The procurement process, specifically selecting a direct award model, highlights opportunities for firms that hold proprietary technology or intellectual property that sets them apart, presenting a potential path for securing future agreements with public bodies like UK Research & Innovation.

## Notice

This requirement is for the procurement of Software Subscription and Support Renewal for STFC(Hartree). To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=961518833

### Procurement Information

The required software and technology are proprietary to IBM and not available through other suppliers, making IBM the only viable provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034934-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,930 |
| Contracts value | £166,930 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034934-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 18:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025399-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 11:06 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023159-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034934-2025
  25th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025399-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023159-2025
  20th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=961518833
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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