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title: "DDaT25240 - simulation software maintenance and support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0544ae"
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# DDaT25240 - simulation software maintenance and support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0544ae

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## Summary

The procurement process for "DDaT25240 - simulation software maintenance and support" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a public authority in central government located in Swindon, UK. This contract, identified by the number 030683-2025, was awarded through a direct procurement method due to a lack of competition for technical reasons and involves the maintenance and support of simulation software. The contract, valued at £15,351 with a gross amount of £18,421.2, commenced on 1st July 2025 and will conclude on 30th June 2026. The status of this procurement process is 'complete', indicating that all stages have been finalised and the contract is 'active'.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software maintenance and repair services, specifically those with technical capabilities aligned with the requirements of simulation software. The procurement process favoured Comsol Ltd, a supplier based in Cambridge, identified as an SME, which highlights opportunities for small to medium enterprises in the software services sector. Businesses equipped with niche technical skills in software maintenance could benefit from similar non-competitive procurements, promoting growth and fostering direct partnerships with government entities.

## 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 simulation software maintenance and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030683-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,351 |

## 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 | COMSOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2025 at 14:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030683-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030683-2025
  6th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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