---
title: "UKRI-5263 EPLAN Software Annual Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d86a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-10-31"
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# UKRI-5263 EPLAN Software Annual Subscription

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d86a

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for an annual subscription to EPLAN Electrical design software for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL). This procurement falls under the services category, specifically software-related services, with the procurement method being direct and below threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £34,448 (excluding VAT), with a gross amount of £41,337.6, was signed on 18th September 2025, and runs from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. The supplier selected for this contract is Rittal Limited, based in Rotherham.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those focused on electrical design software. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that have the capability to provide innovative software solutions or related services could greatly benefit from engaging in similar public sector contracts. The procurement by a reputable organisation such as UKRI in a key region like Wiltshire highlights the potential for growth in supplying software solutions to governmental bodies, providing a stable and significant market for businesses in the software industry.

## Notice

This requirement is for the EPLAN Electrical design software (12 months subscription) for STFC RAL.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070236-2025 |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,448 |

## 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 | RITTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 16:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070236-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070236-2025
  31st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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