---
title: "UKRI-5548 IUK Built Environment Data Sharing Infrastructure"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fcc5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-01-19"
---

# UKRI-5548 IUK Built Environment Data Sharing Infrastructure

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fcc5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarding a contract for the "UKRI-5548 IUK Built Environment Data Sharing Infrastructure" project. The contracting process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being awarded through a direct method due to exclusive Intellectual Property Rights. The buyer, UKRI, is a public authority within central government, located at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. The contract, valued at £480,000 gross, is set to be active from 13th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The project falls under the services category, specifically IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, impacting the region of Swindon and thereby fostering technological advancements within this locale.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, such as consulting and software development, to collaborate on a unique public sector project. The involvement of Live Data Technologies Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Leicester, highlights the suitability of SMEs with technical expertise and the capability to manage exclusive intellectual property. Such projects not only enhance the selected company's portfolio but also strengthen its position within the government procurement market, paving the way for further growth and competitive advantages in future tenders.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation have awarded a contract via Single Source Direct Award for Innovate UK Built Environment Data Sharing Infrastructure

### Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded by way of a direct award in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, on the grounds that competition is not possible due to exclusive Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004192-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | LIVE DATA TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 09:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004192-2026
- 23 Dec 2025 at 15:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085935-2025
- 23 Dec 2025 at 15:30 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085922-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004192-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085935-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085922-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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