---
title: "UKRI-5960 STFC Globus Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06790b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# UKRI-5960 STFC Globus Subscription

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06790b

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a prominent central government public authority, conducted the procurement process titled "UKRI-5960 STFC Globus Subscription", focusing on industry-specific software packages. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI sought to continue its subscription to Globus software, necessitating a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. This procurement, classified under goods, commenced with the signing of the contract on 27 March 2026 and is set to remain active until 30 March 2027. Key contacts can be reached via email at stfcprocurement@ukri.org or telephone at +441793442000. The contract, valued at USD 99,850 (gross amount USD 119,820), involves UKRI in collaboration with The University of Chicago - Globus, the supplier headquartered in Chicago, United States.

The direct procurement approach offers business opportunities primarily to established entities within the industry-specific software sector. Although competition was bypassed given the procurement method, suppliers within this category must maintain a steady capability to meet specific software demands. Large-scale businesses, such as Globus, positioned to offer specialised software packages, can leverage such contracts to reinforce international collaboration and access funding streams from public authorities. The ongoing relationship between UKRI and Globus highlights potential growth prospects for businesses meeting similar niche requirements in government software procurement markets.

## Notice

UKRI STFC has a requirement for the continuation of the Globus software subscription

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029626-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,850 |

## 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO - GLOBUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 12:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029626-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029626-2026
  31st 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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