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Provision of Microsoft Software Licences and Azure Services

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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14 Jul 2021 at 11:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has issued a tender titled "Provision of Microsoft Software Licences and Azure Services" in the information technology sector, located in Moor Row, England. The procurement process is in the Award stage, having been published on 14th July 2021, following a competitive process under the CCS Technology Products and Associated Services Framework Agreement. The contract, which is valued at £61,200,000, is set to begin on 1st June 2021 and will last until 31st May 2026, with an option to extend for an additional two years. Interested suppliers were required to submit their tenders by 20th April 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and cloud services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products. Companies capable of providing value-added services, such as account management, training, optimisation, and cost management, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The multi-year nature of the contract also ensures a stable revenue stream for successful bidders, positioning them well for future growth in the public procurement marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Software Licences and Azure Services

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to identify the best Microsoft Reseller in the market to support its transformational changes relating to Microsoft Products and Cloud Services particularly around Account Management, Training/Upskilling, Optimisation and Cost Management. The Authority is seeking the provision of Microsoft Software / Azure and the associated value add services for a period of up to 5 years. The initial period will be from 1st June 2021 to 31st May 2024 with two one year options to extend. The contract cannot exceed 5 years in total. The requirements within the pricing questionnaire are based on estimates and allow for expected growth over the five year period. This Further Competition is being conducted under the CCS Technology Products and Associated Services Framework Agreement (reference RM6068) Lot 3 Software and Associated Services. Potential Providers should submit a Tender via the CCS Jaggaer e-Sourcing portal. Tenders must be submitted before the deadline Tenders must comprise the relevant documents specified by the Authority, completed in full and in the format as detailed by the Authority. Any documents requested by the Authority must be completed in full. It is therefore important that you read the ITT carefully before completing and submitting your response. Bidders are responsible for ensuring they have submitted a complete and accurate Tender and that prices quoted are arithmetically correct.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fa505c8-9676-4668-ab6a-b0fc0dc94272
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2fe75e8-51a3-4a4a-a06e-62dfc19e561a
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
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48700000 - Software package utilities

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,640,015 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOOR ROW
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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