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title: "DDaT26044 - Scientific software licenses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d01"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-10"
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# DDaT26044 - Scientific software licenses

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d01

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## Summary

The contracting process for the procurement titled "DDaT26044 - Scientific software licenses" has been concluded by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This direct procurement, identified as number 012055-2026, falls under the category of software package and information systems. It was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, serving as the procuring entity. The contract was awarded to the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre, with the procurement having been finalized without competition due to technical reasons. The contract took effect on 16th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 15th February 2027, with the total gross value amounting to £13,290.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific software solutions. Given the nature of the procurement, businesses with technical capability in software development and those which have the potential to supply bespoke scientific applications could greatly benefit. The contract emphasizes the provision of particular software licences, suggesting that companies able to offer specialised or unique software solutions are well-suited to partake in similar tenders. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate their capacity to deliver under specific technical requirements may find further opportunities aligning with such procurement needs.

## 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, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Scientific software licenses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012055-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,075 |

## 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 | CAMBRIDGE CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC DATA CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 15:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012055-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012055-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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