Award

BOWTIE LICENCES - TRANSPARENCY COPY CONTRACT

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

04 Mar 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "BOWTIE LICENCES - TRANSPARENCY COPY CONTRACT" focusing on the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of analytical or scientific software packages. The contract, valued at £584,359, was awarded through a direct procurement method via a single tender action (below threshold). The contracting period commenced on 1 January 2025 and will run until 31 December 2029. The award was published on 4 March 2025, marking the completion of the tender stage and transition to the award stage.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing analytical or scientific software packages. Although this tender was awarded to ENABLON NETHERLANDS B.V, it sets a precedent for similar future contracts where businesses can offer high-quality software solutions to the public sector. Companies that have the capabilities to offer competitive, specialised software and adhere to procurement guidelines might find substantial growth opportunities in engaging with public sector tenders like this one.

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Notice Title

BOWTIE LICENCES - TRANSPARENCY COPY CONTRACT

Notice Description

BOWTIE LICENCES - TRANSPARENCY COPY CONTRACT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53e4e5c4-8985-40ad-b4b5-50551feae2d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32ea0f7f-8b69-4e1e-8c19-2446aacdf8da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£584,359 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£584,359 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ewen.burton339@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENABLON NETHERLANDS

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