---
title: "UKRI-5102 MCMS Software License Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0598de"
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# UKRI-5102 MCMS Software License Renewal

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0598de

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the MCMS software license. This contract, titled "UKRI-5102 MCMS Software License Renewal," falls under the goods category and involves the renewal of a specialist database system license for three years. The direct award method was utilised, justified by the fact that Cambridge University's University Biomedical Services is the sole provider. The contract, valued at £307,433.16, was signed on 29th September 2025, with the performance period extending from 30th September 2025 to 31st May 2028. The location for service delivery involves the United Kingdom, specifically the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

This tender offers strategic growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the database management systems industry, particularly those capable of providing unique, non-commercially available software solutions. It is especially relevant for large-scale suppliers able to demonstrate exclusive intellectual property rights, as seen with Cambridge University's exclusive ownership of the MCMS license. Companies aiming to partner with public authorities such as the UKRI in the procurement of high-value, exclusive goods contracts could benefit from exploring similar opportunities.

## Notice

Renewal of software license for MCMS specialist database system for a period of 3 years.

### Procurement Information

Cambridge University is the sole provider of the MCMS license, the MCMS Database is not a commercially available product.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062602-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £256,194 |
| Contracts value | £256,194 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48612000 - Database-management system

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 14:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062602-2025
- 11 Sep 2025 at 15:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055956-2025
- 11 Sep 2025 at 15:28 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055944-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062602-2025
  6th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055956-2025
  11th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055944-2025
  11th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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