---
title: "DDaT25505 - Purchase of a Data Tunneling Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ea3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# DDaT25505 - Purchase of a Data Tunneling Service

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ea3

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by UK Research and Innovation, in collaboration with the procuring entity UK Shared Business Services Ltd, concerns the contract titled "DDaT25505 - Purchase of a Data Tunneling Service." This procurement falls under the industry categories of software package and information systems, as well as IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method involved a limited competition and is classified as "Below threshold - limited competition." The procurement stage is complete, with Softcat PLC being awarded the contract on the 26th of January 2026. The service is to be provided in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of UKK14, with the contract period running from 1st December 2025 to 28th November 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, particularly in data tunneling solutions. Companies with expertise in creating advanced access points and providing robust customer support are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The competitive landscape would best suit medium to large-sized enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive IT services and software solutions. Moreover, this procurement effort underscores the growing demand for sophisticated technological infrastructure within public sector organisations, revealing potential for businesses to expand in the public procurement market for IT and data services.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement - Purchase of a Data Tunneling Service requiring access points and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006689-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 28 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,542 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 13:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006689-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006689-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://Softcat.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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