---
title: "UKRI-5563 CST Software Licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061471"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-02-02"
---

# UKRI-5563 CST Software Licence

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061471

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UKRI-5563 CST Software Licence" was carried out by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. This procurement pertains to the software industry, specifically involving software-related services, with delivery targeted for the South East England region. The contract, with a value of £58,388.97, was awarded to Dassault Systemes SE, a large enterprise located in France, on 12 January 2026. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, below threshold process. Key dates include the start of the contract on 13 January 2026, with an expected completion by 12 January 2027. The procurement process has successfully reached the award and contract stage, marked as complete.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in software services and solutions, particularly those capable of providing sophisticated software licences like those required by the STFC Daresbury and STFC RAL laboratories. Large enterprises who can deliver efficient, bespoke software solutions while adhering to specific delivery schedules will find this type of contract lucrative. This contract highlights the importance of engaging in limited competition procurement processes, which can be a strategic avenue for technology companies seeking to expand their footprint within public sector engagements in the United Kingdom and beyond.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of CST Licenses for STFC Daresbury Laboratory and STFC RAL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009054-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,388 |

## 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 | DASSAULT SYSTEMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 15:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009054-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009054-2026
  2nd February 2026 - 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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