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title: "DDaT25229 - OpenVMS Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05271f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# DDaT25229 - OpenVMS Support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05271f

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT25229 - OpenVMS Support" has been completed by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement is categorized under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, without competition due to technical reasons, and the contract was awarded to VMS Software Inc (VSI) on 8th May 2025. The contract period extends from 8th May 2025 to 7th May 2026, with a total contract value of £15,144. The entire process stage of this procurement is at the Award stage.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those with expertise in OpenVMS support, although it was non-competitive and specifically awarded to a single supplier. Large-scale companies, and those familiar with governmental procurement processes or partnering with organisations like UK Research and Innovation, may find similar procurement opportunities beneficial for growth. Such tenders reflect the demand for IT consultancy and support services within central government operations, offering avenues for similar companies to expand their business capabilities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of OpenVMS Support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027778-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2025 - 7 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,144 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | VMS SOFTWARE INC (VSI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 13:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027778-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027778-2025
  27th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1423

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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