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Provision of Tungsten Power PDF Business Licences

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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04 Mar 2026 at 10:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade, has awarded a contract for the provision of Tungsten Power PDF Business Licenses, concluding the procurement process. This contract, valued at £30,318.60, involves the delivery of licenses for 200 seats supporting both Mac OS and Windows devices, classified under facilities management software packages. The procurement method used was selective, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period spans from 5th February 2026 to 4th February 2029. Akhter Computers Limited has been awarded this contract, located at Harlow Business Park, Harlow, aligning with the requirements for SMEs, and further details can be accessed via the Crown Commercial Service website.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses within the software provision sector, particularly SMEs, to expand their client base by delivering essential software solutions to governmental bodies. Companies specialising in facilities management software and possessing the capacity to offer flexible licensing for cross-platform environments are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. The ability to engage in selective procurement processes through framework agreements, like the one utilised here, can help streamline entry into contractual relationships with public sector entities, thereby facilitating business growth through long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Tungsten Power PDF Business Licences

Notice Description

Department of Business and Trade (DBT) require licenses for Tungsten (formerly Kofax) Power PDF Business Volume License. The requirement will be for 200 seats. Licenses will be required for a combination of Mac OS and Windows devices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c788a0c6-4596-47d3-90ea-6312f8566a64
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

48420000 - Facilities management software package and software package suite

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,318 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,318 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2029 3-4 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

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