---
title: "DDaT25601 - 4 month Support Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060eb1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# DDaT25601 - 4 month Support Renewal

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060eb1

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, involves renewing IT support services for a period of four months. It operates within the industry category of IT services, specifically covering consulting, software development, and Internet support. This contract is part of a limited competition procurement, with the process now in the award stage following completion on 26th January 2026. The contract, valued at £14,162.93 excluding VAT, was awarded to KHIPU NETWORKS LIMITED. The contract began on 18th January 2026 and will conclude on 30th April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those providing comprehensive support and maintenance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong focus on IT consulting and software support are ideally suited to compete in similar future procurements. By securing contracts like this, businesses can expand their client base within the public sector and enhance their reputation by aligning with reputable organisations such as UK Research and Innovation.

## 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 - Renewal of IT support for 4 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006711-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,162 |

## 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 | KHIPU NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 14:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006711-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006711-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.khipu-networks.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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