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UKRI-5286 - DevSecOps delivery and support

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Corporate Procurement

Contact Email: corporateprocurement@ukri.org

Contact Telephone: 01793 442000

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
410500.0 GBP
Published
07 Nov 2025, 12:13
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 May 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Coolspirit Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The services being procured relate to the continued delivery and support of a strategic platform migration project currently in progress. This includes ongoing technical implementation, platform integration, data migration, and the development of bespoke solutions tailored to IUK’s infrastructure and operational requirements. The supplier will continue to provide specialist technical consultancy, hands-on configuration, troubleshooting, and coordination with internal teams to ensure continuity across all workstreams. This phase is critical to completing the delivery objectives and transitioning into a stable operational state.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: UKRI-5286 - DevSecOps delivery and support

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