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title: "DDaT26291 - Software license"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069da1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# DDaT26291 - Software license

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069da1

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## Summary

The procurement process was managed by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom, concerning a project titled "DDaT26291 - Software license" under the industry category of 'Software package and information systems'. The procurement was conducted through a direct method due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, thus involving only one supplier, Teracloud ApS from Denmark. The tender process was classified under a "Below threshold - without competition" procurement method. This contract was awarded on 20th May 2026, for a period starting on 13th May 2026 and ending on 12th May 2027, with a gross value of £15,600. The procurement stage indicated is "award" and the process is now complete.

This tender provides a lucrative business opportunity for software suppliers, specifically those specialising in software packages and information systems. It highlights the potential for similar entities to establish themselves within specialised government procurement channels by offering unique and technically essential products or services. Small and medium enterprises that can deliver niche software solutions might find such procurements particularly beneficial, as this case demonstrates a preference for directly awarding contracts to ensure specific technical needs are met efficiently. Businesses looking to expand their reach into public sector contracts could consider developing unique, high-demand solutions that can cater to similar future procurements.

## 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 a Software Subscription.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046459-2026 |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 12 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,600 |

## 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 | TERACLOUD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 13:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046459-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046459-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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