---
title: "DDaT26447"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078955"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2026-10-16"
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# DDaT26447

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078955

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) bought a software development tool. The requirement is described as a software tool, with the procured goods classified as software packages and information systems (CPV 48000000). UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement on UKRI’s behalf. The delivery location is stated as the United Kingdom; no more specific delivery site is identified in the contracting details. This is a single-lot purchase, covering the software tool requirement rather than a broader programme of software development services. The supplier selected was AVNET EMG Ltd, a large supplier. The procurement description says the requirement could be met only by a particular supplier for technical reasons, which places the purchase in the specialist software supply market rather than a general-purpose software buying exercise.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. UKRI selected AVNET EMG Ltd through a direct award without competition, citing the absence of competition for technical reasons and that only a particular supplier could provide the required tool. The award relates to one lot. The contract was signed on 30 September 2026 and runs from 30 September 2026 to 29 September 2027. Its recorded value is USD 24,406.25, with a gross value of USD 29,287.50. No separate award date or award value is published; the contract details establish the selected supplier and contract outcome. The stated basis for the direct award indicates that technical supply constraints, rather than a competitive price-and-quality evaluation, determined the route to contract.

For suppliers tracking UKRI’s software tool requirements, this award shows a modest, single-lot purchase handled by UK Shared Business Services Ltd and awarded directly on technical exclusivity grounds. A credible competitor when this requirement next reaches the market would need to supply the specific development tool UKRI requires and demonstrate why its technical characteristics or compatibility meet the need where alternatives do not. The selected supplier is a large technology supplier, suggesting that established software distribution capability may be relevant, although the published requirement does not set out particular accreditations, staffing levels or service obligations. Businesses with a suitable product and a clear evidence base for technical fit are more relevant than providers offering generic development services. The procurement provides an example of UKRI’s route for acquiring a specialist software product.

## 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 (UKRI) had a requirement for a software development tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097860-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,406 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | 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 | Avnet EMG Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2026 at 11:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097860-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097860-2026
  16th October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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