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title: "UKRI-5282 Provision of Netpaths to STFC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f7a1"
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# UKRI-5282 Provision of Netpaths to STFC

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f7a1

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## Summary

The UKRI has completed its procurement process titled "UKRI-5282 Provision of Netpaths to STFC," which falls under the services category in the IT industry. This contract was awarded to JISC Services Limited, ensuring secure and cost-effective Netpaths connectivity to the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) via the JANET network. The procurement method was a direct award, based on the rationale that suitable alternatives would present compatibility challenges. Situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, the contract from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) exemplifies central government authority procurement. Key dates include the award notice publication on 17th December 2025, a contract start date of 6th January 2026, and an end date on 31st July 2029.

This tender presents opportunities for companies offering IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support, especially with a specialisation in secure network connectivity solutions. The involvement of JISC Services Limited, a large-scale supplier, indicates that medium-sized enterprises may also find opportunities to collaborate or subcontract, reducing barriers to entry and promoting innovation in international research collaborations. The suitability options encourage involvement from SMEs and VCSEs, broadening the potential benefit across diverse business sectors focused on growth and technical advancement.

## Notice

This procurement provides secure, cost-effective Netpaths connectivity to STFC via the JANET network. The services support critical international research collaborations, including high-capacity links for the Worldwide LHC Computing Grid and the LOFAR radio astronomy programme.

### Procurement Information

The contract will be awarded via a Single Source Direct Award, as the use of alternative suppliers would result in disproportionate technical compatibility challenges, and no suitable substitutes are available that can fully meet the organisation's operational and technical requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083907-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 14:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083907-2025
- 17 Dec 2025 at 11:38 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083742-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083907-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083742-2025
  17th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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