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title: "DDaT26329 - Software license"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a111"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-05-22"
---

# DDaT26329 - Software license

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a111

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation involves the award of a contract for a software license, specifically titled "DDaT26329 - Software license". The procurement falls under the category of goods, namely "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000), and the contracting location is the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Waters Limited, with the process being marked as complete as of 22nd May 2026. The procurement method used was direct and below the threshold without competition, justified by the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract period is set to span from 24th May 2026 to 23rd May 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the software and information systems industry, particularly those specialising in unique or niche software solutions. Given the direct procurement method without competition, businesses that can offer specialised or technically unique solutions are likely to find similar opportunities appealing. SMEs with innovative software offerings positioned to meet specific technical needs could leverage such procurement strategies to expand their market presence and establish firm partnerships with public sector entities like UK Research and Innovation. Additionally, maintaining a keen understanding of procurement processes, notably those without open competition, could provide businesses with a competitive edge in securing future contracts.

## 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 license.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047826-2026 |
| 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2026 - 23 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,387 |

## 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 | WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 11:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047826-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047826-2026
  22nd 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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