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27 Jul 2026 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Burp Suite" project, which involves IT software package acquisition under the CPV code 48517000. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, valued at £35,863.09, included the purchase of 30 professional Burp Suite licenses and concluded on 19th June 2026. The contract period runs from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, and the award was made active on 24th June 2026 to Bechtle Direct Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Devon.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software solutions and related services. SMEs in the software sector could particularly benefit from engaging with similar tenders, as the suitability criteria endorse SME participation. By collaborating with government entities such as the Intellectual Property Office, businesses can expand their market reach, secure substantial projects, and establish a foothold in public contract procurements. Such projects often demand a high level of expertise in IT solutions, making them ideal for companies looking to grow within the public sector technology space.

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Notice Title

Burp Suite

Notice Description

Burp Suite DAST Enterprise + Burp Suite Professional - 30 x Licenses Professional

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47e231ce-4912-44a2-811b-cd9121d68ed8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0336b24e-5cbe-4051-b0e3-bb6386b40571
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,863 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,863 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
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

BECHTLE DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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