---
title: "UKRI-5206 EO Data Hub Resource"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a957"
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# UKRI-5206 EO Data Hub Resource

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a957

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The contract titled "UKRI-5206 EO Data Hub Resource" focuses on the enhancement of an EO Data Hub, encompassing resource catalogue, data ordering, and workspace management functions. This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Most recently, a contract amendment was noted on 10th April 2026 for the continuation and extension of services due to delays, with the new contract period running from 11th April 2026 to 31st May 2026 and valued at £131,800. Previously, the award, dated 7th October 2025, identified Sparkgeo UK Ltd as the supplier, with a contract period from 10th September 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in consulting and software development, to partner with a major public authority. Businesses capable of delivering efficient and user-friendly data management solutions would be well-suited to compete, especially given the emphasis on improving the EO Data Hub's operational efficiency and support for RAL Space operations. With UKRI's limited procurement method, the competition was keenly targeted, suggesting an opportunity for niche experts and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with proven credentials in these domains to grow their business stature through collaboration with a high-profile government agency.

## Notice

This requirement entails the enhancements to the EO Data Hub, including resource catalog, data ordering, and workspace management functions, to improve efficiency, usability, and support for RAL Space operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032760-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £131,800 |

## 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 | SPARKGEO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 10:46 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032760-2026
- 7 Oct 2025 at 09:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062774-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032760-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062774-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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