Scope
Reference
UKRI-5548
Description
UK Research and Innovation have a requirement for a Built Environment Data Sharing Infrastructure
Contract 1. UKRI-5548 IUK Built Environment Data Sharing Infrastructure
Supplier
Contract value
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
9 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 2 months, 20 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)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The contract will be awarded as a Single Source Direct Award in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2023 as competition is absent due to technical reasons. There are no reasonable alternatives that would avoid disproportionate redevelopment, duplication of public investment, and loss of interoperability with existing live integrations.
Supplier
Live Data Technologies Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHB-6716-DWLP
14 Rectory Gardens
Leicester
LE2 2FU
United Kingdom
Email: admin@livedatatrust.com
Website: http://www.livedatatrust.com
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. UKRI-5548 IUK Built Environment Data Sharing Infrastructure
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 Team
Email: corporate.procurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government