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title: "DDaT26152 - British Geological Survey Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a92"
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# DDaT26152 - British Geological Survey Renewal

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a92

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## Summary

The contracting process involves UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, responsible for the procurement titled "DDaT26152 - British Geological Survey Renewal." The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically involving analytical or scientific software packages. The contract, awarded to Embarcadero Technologies Europe Ltd, commences on the 30th of March 2026 and runs until the 29th of March 2027. Currently in the award stage, this direct procurement method is being concluded due to a lack of viable competition for technical reasons, thus requiring only the specified supplier. This process, categorised as below threshold without competition, facilitates the renewal of geological survey services.

This procurement presents opportunities for Embarcadero Technologies Europe Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise operating in the analytical and scientific software sector. By serving a central government buyer, the awarded company can strengthen its market position and expand its service provision capabilities. The lack of competition indicates specialised expertise required in the sector, suggesting other businesses in the analytical software field, with similar capabilities, might explore growth opportunities in public authority engagements. Companies looking to leverage their technical expertise in scientific software packages may find similar future tenders beneficial for expanding their business presence in government contracts.

## 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 an Geological Survey Renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023312-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,617 |

## 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 | EMBARCADERO TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 09:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023312-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023312-2026
  16th 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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