---
title: "DDaT26092 - Software maintenance service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0656be"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# DDaT26092 - Software maintenance service

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0656be

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## Summary

This public procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, under the title "DDaT26092 - Software maintenance service". The procurement was part of a direct procurement method without competition, following the legal basis specified in the UKPGA 2023/54. The tender falls within the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with delivery taking place throughout the United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded and is active from 11th February 2026 to 31st January 2027, with a total contract value of £15,795. The procurement process is complete, and the contract was signed on 11th February 2026.

This tender, initially lacking competitive opportunity due to technical specifications, presents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in IT services. Companies adept in software maintenance and those capable of providing specialised technical services might find similar opportunities advantageous, particularly if partnering with established organisations like Plexim GmbH. Larger IT firms with a focus on maintaining and supporting complex software systems could benefit from engaging with similar tailored procurement processes where unique technical services are required. Given the absence of competition in this procurement instance, subsequent tenders might invite competition, creating future opportunities for businesses to leverage their expertise in niche IT areas.

## 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. Brief Description of Requirement - Purchase of software maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014618-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,795 |

## 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 | PLEXIM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 10:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014618-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014618-2026
  18th 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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