---
title: "UKRI-5520 PRISM Project Management Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f165"
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# UKRI-5520 PRISM Project Management Software

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f165

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the acquisition of PRISM Project Management Software, which falls under the software package and information systems category, designated by CPV 48000000. The tender was initiated to enhance existing software for UKRI, specifically RAL Space and UKATC, to meet growing requirements. The process was executed using a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition. The procurement is now in its award stage, with the contract period starting on 5th December 2025 and concluding on 13th March 2026. The buying organisation is headquartered at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, in the United Kingdom (UKK14). The contract was signed on 4th December 2025.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in the development and enhancement of software solutions. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises in the technology sector could benefit, as evidenced by the awarding of the contract to 3 Chillies Ltd, a UK-based SME. The direct procurement method sans competition may indicate potential opportunities for companies with niche expertise or a strong relationship with the public sector. Businesses in similar specialised niches aiming to engage with public authorities or within central government projects may find value in aligning their offerings with the evolving technological needs outlined in this type of procurement process.

## Notice

UKRI STFC RAL Space and UKATC has a need for development of existing software to improve and meet expanding requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080898-2025 |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,376 |

## 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 | 3 CHILLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 09:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080898-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080898-2025
  9th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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