---
title: "UKRI-5943 Workstation Licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e62"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# UKRI-5943 Workstation Licence

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e62

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority, has completed the procurement process for the 'UKRI-5943 Workstation Licence' to support their Privileged Access Management solution, situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This procurement is in the goods category, specifically for license management software packages. Utilising a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, the process reached the award stage on 19th March 2026, with the contract period commencing on 20th March 2026 and concluding on 21st March 2027. The tender details underscore a clear demand for workstation licences valid for one year.

This procurement represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the software industry, particularly those specialising in license management and workstation solutions. Though completed directly without the typical competitive bidding process, such contracts illustrate sector needs and potential growth areas for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Softcat plc, which acted as a supplier. Companies aiming to supply or develop software solutions for public sector organisations could significantly benefit by aligning their offerings with similar future procurements by UKRI or other governmental bodies.

## Notice

UKRI STFC has a requirement for workstation licences for a 1-year period to support the continued use of its Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024949-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,298 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 09:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024949-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024949-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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