---
title: "UKRI-5589 NAC Countrywide CSD licence for Physical Sciences Database Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064bd3"
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published: "2026-02-10"
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# UKRI-5589 NAC Countrywide CSD licence for Physical Sciences Database Service

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064bd3

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has been completed under tender ID UKRI-5589. This involves the acquisition of a countrywide licence for the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD), providing access for participating UK academic institutions. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically software-related services, with Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre identified as the supplier. The contract, initiated without competition due to being below the threshold, was signed on 5 January 2026 and is active from 6 January 2026 until 31 March 2027. The gross contract value is £118,125, with a net value of £98,437.50.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and database services to form partnerships with key stakeholders in the academic sector across the UK. Large enterprises with experience in managing extensive database services would be particularly suitable for similar future opportunities. Additionally, companies focusing on providing innovative software solutions for governmental and educational institutions may find this type of contract advantageous for strategic growth and building a robust client portfolio with UK public authorities.

## Notice

This procurement relates to the provision of the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) Consortium Licence, granting authorised access to the CSD for participating academic institutions across the United Kingdom.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011629-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,437 |

## 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 | CAMBRIDGE CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC DATA CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 09:05 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011629-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 08:53 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011624-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 08:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011621-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011629-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011624-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011621-2026
  10th 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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