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Solar Winds

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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24 Mar 2026 at 10:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the public contract titled "Solar Winds" was conducted by the Intellectual Property Office based in Newport, Wales, United Kingdom. The contract, classified under the IT software package industry category, falls into the award stage with an announced contract value of £81,628.01. Utilising a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, the tender process concluded with a contract term starting on 25th February 2026 and ending on 24th February 2029. The procurement was specifically accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), benefiting qualifying businesses with the opportunity to engage.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, particularly those operating within SMEs. The contract awarded to Akhter Computers Limited highlights the preference for small-scale enterprises in fulfilling this requirement. As a framework call-off, interested businesses should possess flexibility, scalability, and the ability to deliver comprehensive enterprise-level observability software packages. Companies looking to expand their foothold within the IT sector in the UK may find similar contracts advantageous for strategic growth and partnership development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solar Winds

Notice Description

Observability Advanced for Enterprise (includes HA)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b520078-a6e1-4516-b144-84d381a7dd67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a70711-1919-4dd0-97f8-129486700531
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,628 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,628 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 24 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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