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Software Licenses - Document Management

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Award

09 Mar 2026 at 11:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has completed the procurement process for the provision of software licences related to document management, specifically Adobe and Nitro Licences, with Ultima Business Solutions Limited being awarded the contract. This procurement falls under the industry category of industry-specific software packages and utilises the KCS Framework. The contract, valued at £120,000 excluding VAT, will span from 28th February 2026 to 27th February 2027, with an option for extension. This procurement process was initiated as a tender and reached the award stage, with the award notice published on the 9th March 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative sales opportunity for companies specialising in software solutions, particularly those targeting document management and PDF software. The procurement method identified as "Other" indicates potential flexibility or uniqueness in the approach, possibly allowing for innovative solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as organisations involved in voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) activities, may find themselves particularly suited for similar opportunities, thus fostering growth in the software sectors across various regions, including the UK and international territories like the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The supplier, Ultima Business Solutions Limited, being a large-scale company, showcases the openness of such contracts to businesses of varying scales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Licenses - Document Management

Notice Description

Supply of Adobe and Nitro Licences which are used for pdf management across UKAEA. Award is via KCS Framework - Software Products and Associated Services. All values excluding VAT. Option to extend for further year. Total figure in notice are if both years taken up. Award notice only not a call to competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61ca7ac-dbfc-4076-a41a-16695d29a7a6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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