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title: "UKRI-5041 BGS - Iolite Software Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055ad6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2025-07-08"
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# UKRI-5041 BGS - Iolite Software Subscription

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055ad6

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## Summary

This public procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation, relates to the award for the 'UKRI-5041 BGS - Iolite Software Subscription'. The tender involves the subscription of Iolite Software for a duration of five years, requiring four licences. The buying organisation is located in Swindon, United Kingdom, and operates within the public undertaking sphere. The tender is classified under the goods category, specifically software package and information systems, and industry-specific software packages. The procurement method employed was direct, falling below threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined approach without the need for competitive bidding. The contract, signed on 1st July 2025, commenced on 2nd July 2025 and will continue until 1st May 2030.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the software industry that specialise in providing bespoke or industry-specific solutions, particularly in sectors relevant to scientific research and development. Given that the procurement was awarded directly to Elemental Scientific Lasers, companies in similar domains with expertise in software engineering or development may be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The substantial five-year duration of a service contract provides a stable business growth opportunity, allowing for the development of a long-term relationship with public sector organisations like UK Research & Innovation. Businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector would benefit from understanding the streamlined procurement methods to tailor their offerings suitably.

## Notice

Iolite Software Subscription - 4 licenses for a 5 year duration. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=962903504

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038101-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 1 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,671 |

## 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 | ELEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC LASERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038101-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038101-2025
  8th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=962903504
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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