---
title: "CSP26138 - FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) Platform License"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064995"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# CSP26138 - FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) Platform License

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064995

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, has successfully completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) Platform License. This process was conducted using a direct procurement method due to a lack of competition for technical reasons. The contract, identified as CSP26138, was awarded to DOTTED EYES LIMITED, a Birmingham-based SME. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract, valued at £13,050 gross, spans from 6th February 2026 to 31st March 2027. The location for delivery is within the United Kingdom, and the procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically license management software packages.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software systems and digital solutions, particularly those that develop or manage license management software. SMEs with expertise in creating or adapting such platforms have the potential to benefit from similar government contracts. Furthermore, understanding the criteria and processes involved in direct procurement initiatives may enable businesses to position themselves as suitable candidates for future opportunities within the public sector. The contract highlights the potential for technology-related service providers to engage directly with government entities, particularly when solutions require specialised technical knowledge.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. UK Research & Innovation require a Feature Manipulation Engine Platform License Subscription.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010747-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,875 |

## 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 | DOTTED EYES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 08:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010747-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010747-2026
  6th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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