---
title: "MRC LMB Expansion of the Skyspark platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055c7b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-07-10"
---

# MRC LMB Expansion of the Skyspark platform

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c7b

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the project titled "MRC LMB Expansion of the Skyspark platform." This contract pertains to the industry category of goods, specifically facilities management software, and involves the location in Swindon, Wiltshire. The procurement stage is at completion, with the contract having been awarded. The project commenced on 11 July 2025 and is set to conclude by 10 July 2026. The process followed a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the procurement threshold.

This tender offers growth opportunities especially for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those that enhance building management systems. SMEs like Kendra Energy, who was awarded the contract, demonstrate that smaller firms with niche capabilities in facilities management software packages are well-suited for such opportunities. Businesses seeking government contracts in the technology and innovation sector could benefit from pursuing similar tenders to enhance their portfolio and market reach.

## Notice

UKRI Requires a contract for the extension of the Skyspark software currently integrated in into the BMS system at MRC LMB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038786-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,352 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | KENDRA ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48421000 - Facilities management software package

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 07:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038786-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038786-2025
  10th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://kendraenergy.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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