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RHUL-26064 MATLAB Software Licencing & Support

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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22 Apr 2026 at 21:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, under the title "RHUL-26064 MATLAB Software Licencing & Support", falls within the industry category of Software package and information systems. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the award stage concluded with Academia Limited selected to provide MATLAB software licences and support. This procurement involves a Software and Licence Reseller Agreement (SLRA) Framework Reference ITS4042 SU, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029. The tender, valued at £131,930 GBP, involves a procurement method noted as "Other -". Key dates include the tender period's closure on 3rd March 2026, with the award confirmed on the same date, published on 22nd April 2026.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software licencing and support services, particularly those with expertise in MATLAB software solutions. While neither SMEs nor VCSEs were deemed suitable for this particular tender, medium to large-scale enterprises with a focus on software systems and information technology can leverage this award to establish or expand their market presence in the academic sector. Companies well-suited to compete in similar upcoming tenders would benefit from possessing a robust understanding of software reseller frameworks and the capacity to deliver substantial support services over multi-year contracts.

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Notice Title

RHUL-26064 MATLAB Software Licencing & Support

Notice Description

Awarded to Academia Limited for MATLAB Software Licences and Support via Software and Licence Reseller Agreement (SLRA) Framework Reference ITS4042 SU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19535687-d11e-4746-be56-5289461571e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcd2cd78-835c-4740-a097-fa3c7ea146be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,930 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,791 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

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