---
title: "DDaT26017 - Specialist Software Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0666e9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-03-11"
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# DDaT26017 - Specialist Software Platform

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0666e9

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, has completed a procurement process for a specialist software platform under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement, titled "DDaT26017 - Specialist Software Platform," pertains to the software and information systems category. This procurement was executed through a direct method due to technical reasons, hence did not involve a competitive exercise. The contract was signed on 6th February 2026 and will run from 14th February 2026 to 13th February 2027, with a gross contract value of 30,193.8 USD. The relevant location for this contract is the United Kingdom.

The procurement provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in bespoke software solutions, particularly those that can cater to niche requirements similar to those of Science Suite Inc, the awarded supplier from Canada. Firms with advanced technical capabilities in developing or providing specialised software platforms might find similar opportunities appealing, especially central government contracts where unique technical solutions are sought. Given the contract was awarded without competition, future tenders requiring direct negotiation due to specific technical necessities may benefit businesses that establish themselves as indispensable technical authorities in their domain.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without a competitive procurement exercise due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Specialist software platform subscription.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021616-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,193 |

## 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 | SCIENCE SUITE INC T/A BIORENDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 09:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021616-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021616-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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