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title: "DDaT25192 - ICS Software Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05299a"
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# DDaT25192 - ICS Software Development

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05299a

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, has completed a procurement process for the development of software (tender ID: DDaT25192 - ICS Software Development). This contract was concluded using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, and was awarded to Blue Shadows Astronomia e Ingenieria Ltda from Chile. The procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract is active, covering a period from 15th April 2025 to 14th April 2026, with a total contract value of $29,155 USD.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and consultancy. Companies that can provide unique technical solutions or have niche capabilities may find similar procurement opportunities beneficial, especially if they can meet the specific technical requirements outlined by the buyer. Moreover, firms aiming to engage with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation, which operate within central government frameworks, would benefit from tracking such direct procurement opportunities to enhance their business growth and public sector engagement.

## 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 Software Development

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028748-2025 |
| 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 | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2025 - 14 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,155 |

## 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 | BLUE SHADOWS ASTRONOMIA E INGENIERIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 11:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028748-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028748-2025
  30th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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