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Provision of Signals ChemDraw

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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24 Mar 2026 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process undertaken by the Intellectual Property Office involves the Provision of Signals ChemDraw licenses, classified under software-related services, and applicable within the British market. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was actively awarded on 18 February 2026 with XMA LIMITED as the supplier, and will extend until 17 February 2029. Based in Cardiff Road, the buying organisation, Intellectual Property Office, aims at acquiring goods with an estimated value of £47,203.40 GBP. Moreover, the procurement encourages participation from small and medium enterprises, highlighting the location in NP10 8QQ, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering software-related services. Business entities focusing on licensing and software solutions could greatly benefit by participating in such procurement activities, as the method of call-off from a framework can streamline contracting processes and enhance supplier engagement. The active engagement by a large-scale supplier, such as XMA LIMITED, underscores the competitive landscape but also highlights potential avenues for smaller agencies to leverage their unique offerings in collaboration with established frameworks, enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Title

Provision of Signals ChemDraw

Notice Description

Signals ChemDraw licenses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b36f9e4-6544-4031-8317-9af632291c98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a08894-daf4-46cb-bede-492c14d90ee0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,203 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,203 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF ROAD
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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