---
title: "UKRI-6089 Controls OpenVMS Remote Administration"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b368"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# UKRI-6089 Controls OpenVMS Remote Administration

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b368

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-6089 Controls OpenVMS Remote Administration" in the industry category of computer-related services. The procurement process reached the "Award" stage as of 11th June 2026 with the chosen supplier being PARSEC Group. This contract involves providing remote administration and support for OpenVMS and HP Integrity servers essential to the ISIS accelerator control systems. The contract, valued at €44,482.75 gross, commenced on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2027. The process used was direct procurement, conducted below the threshold without competition.

This tender creates opportunities for firms specialised in remote system administration, particularly those familiar with OpenVMS and related technologies. The lack of competition in procurement suggests a tailored requirement for specialised expertise, making it an excellent opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with niche capabilities. Companies in the sectors of computer services and IT infrastructure management, especially those with experience in supporting scientific institutions or large-scale control systems, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities and growth strategies in the UK market.

## Notice

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide remote system administration, monitoring and 24/7 support for OpenVMS / HP Integrity servers critical to the operation of ISIS accelerator control systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055411-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 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 | £37,068 |

## 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 | PARSEC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 15:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055411-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055411-2026
  11th June 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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