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Provision of Hexagon Actran Licences

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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23 Dec 2025 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed a procurement process for the renewal of Hexagon Actran licences, selecting Academia Limited as the supplier. This contract falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The location specified for this procurement is Southampton, England, with a postal code of SO17 1BJ. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £50,685.35, will span from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026, offering continuity in software services as specified by the University. The project has advanced to the award stage, with the final award notice published on 23rd December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of software services, particularly those capable of fulfilling the requirements of higher education institutions. Given that the procurement was selective, businesses should have a track record or existing framework agreements to align with the University's needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver high-quality software solutions may find similar opportunities beneficial for expansion and establishing long-term relationships within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hexagon Actran Licences

Notice Description

The University of Southampton ("University") wishes to renew the Hexagon Actran licences ("Goods/Services") to meet its requirements. The University has approached Academia ("Supplier") to obtain a quotation for the Goods/Services between the dates of 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3908db3d-91cb-4b31-b00e-e1e2dcd3bb7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04145c0e-0f5c-4578-a645-28063f053068
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, VCSE
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
£50,685 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,685 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Hannah Nash
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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