Scope
Description
The purpose is to procure a supplier to establish and operate the central Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions (CHERI) Tools and Software Hub. This Hub will be conceived as a strategic, collaborative engineering organisation essential for fostering unity and accelerating innovation within the nascent but critical CHERI-RISC-V ecosystem in the UK and beyond.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 25 August 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 7 months, 7 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 July 2025, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
4 August 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
21 August 2025
Award criteria
Name | Type | Weighting |
---|---|---|
Quality | Quality | 85.00% |
Price | Price | 15.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Not required
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Corporate Procurement
Telephone: +44 (0)1793 442000
Email: corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government