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title: "DDaT26283 - DevOps Software Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069ba1"
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# DDaT26283 - DevOps Software Tool

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069ba1

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## Summary

On 19th May 2026, UK Research and Innovation concluded a direct procurement process for a DevOps Software Tool, identified by the contract title "DDaT26283 - DevOps Software Tool". This contract was awarded to GITLAB UK LIMITED, with its headquarters located in London, UK. The procurement process was carried out without competition due to technical reasons, as only GITLAB UK LIMITED could supply the required goods. The award was categorised under the 'Software package and information systems' sector, and the contract period is set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027. The contracting authority, UK Research and Innovation, is situated in Swindon, UK, with the procurement managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd.

This tender offers ample opportunities for companies specialising in software development and information systems to align their offerings to the needs of central government authorities like UK Research and Innovation. Even though the procurement was conducted without competition in this instance, similar tenders can present opportunities for businesses equipped with niche technical expertise that can fulfil similar requirements. Companies that are large-scale and capable of delivering specialised software solutions quickly and reliably will find these types of government contracts beneficial for strategic growth and business expansion.

## 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 a DevOps Software Tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045631-2026 |
| 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 | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,924 |

## 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 | GITLAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 08:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045631-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045631-2026
  19th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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