Scope
Reference
UKRI-5286
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.
Contract 1. UKRI-5286 - DevSecOps delivery and support
Supplier
Contract value
- £410,500 excluding VAT
- £492,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
24 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 January 2026 to 31 May 2026
- 4 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKK14 - Swindon
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
None
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Supplier is the only entity who can deliver the project and has unique qualifications and experience in this project.
Supplier
Coolspirit Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMJ-9882-LGWT
1 Bridges Ct Road
London
S41 9FG
United Kingdom
Email: contact@databarracks.com
Region: UKF12 - East Derbyshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. UKRI-5286 - DevSecOps delivery and support
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: 01793 442000
Email: corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government