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Software Gateway

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

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17 Feb 2026 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Aviation Authority has awarded the contract titled "Software Gateway" to Phoenix Software Limited, marking the completion of the procurement process. This tender falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, and the contract is set to be executed in England. The procurement was initiated via a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 17th September 2025, with the contract running from 29th September 2025 to 28th September 2027. The award was activated on 22nd September 2025, with the contract notice published on 17th February 2026.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, as the contract offers a total value of £1,500,000. With the Civil Aviation Authority as the buyer, this contract provides a significant potential for growth, particularly for SMEs, given its suitability criteria. Companies with experience in reselling software under established frameworks will find this opportunity well-aligned with their expertise. The awarded contract could serve as a foundation for enterprises looking to expand their foothold in the public sector software market.

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Notice Title

Software Gateway

Notice Description

Provision to purchase software via a supplier (reseller) using a consolidated route.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c4e3603-3935-4965-a0ae-db0609bbe644
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eed1f1a1-4f86-4ecb-a19f-f00098c35a18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2027 1-2 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
CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Abigail Grosvenor
Contact Email
abigail.grosvenor@caa.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATWICK
Postcode
RH6 0YR
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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