---
title: "DDaT26190-Software Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e0c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-18"
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# DDaT26190-Software Upgrade

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e0c

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, has completed a public procurement process for a software upgrade. The contract titled "DDaT26190-Software Upgrade" falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. This procurement process was completed without competition due to technical reasons, with Thermo Fisher Scientific appointed as the supplier. The contract was signed on 11th March 2026 and is active from 12th March to 31st March 2026. This direct procurement method is classified as below threshold without competition, reflecting a strategic decision by the British central government authority.

This procurement offers a growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in cutting-edge software solutions, as it illustrates the demand for technically sophisticated upgrades in the public sector. Although this contract was awarded directly to a large-scale supplier, suppliers with expertise in niche or complex software solutions might find similar opportunities in the sector. Companies capacitated to provide specialised technology that addresses unique organisational needs can position themselves as valuable candidates in future procurements, aligning their offerings with UK central government requirements.

## 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. UKRI had a requirement for the provision of a Software Upgrade.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024790-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,934 |

## 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 | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 16:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024790-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024790-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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