Planning

Request for quotations - software licences

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

30 Jul 2018 at 07:35

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Jul 2018 at 10:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for quotations - software licences." This tender focuses on obtaining quotations for various perpetual software licences, including products such as RenderX XEP and Oxygen Web Author. Interested parties must submit their quotes by 5 PM (UK time) on 3rd August 2018. The procurement is classified under the CPV codes for software package and information systems, as well as IT services, and it is being conducted in Richmond, England, with a postal code of TW9 4DU.

This opportunity allows software companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a prestigious government entity and expand their market presence. Businesses specialising in software development, consulting, or providing IT services would be well-suited to compete, especially those that can offer innovative licensing solutions for the specified products. Submitting a quotation not only enhances visibility but also positions companies to potentially secure a contract with a key public sector buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for quotations - software licences

Notice Description

Early market engagement - Request For Quotations - no obligation to purchase. The National Archives wishes to obtain quotations for the following perpetual licences: 1. RenderX XEP Server Virtual Core License 2. RenderX XEP 4x Server Virtual Core License 3. RenderX XEP Server Virtual Core License (Test/Dev) 4. RenderX XEP 4x Server Virtual Core License (Test/Dev) 5. RenderX XEP 4x Desktop License (100 pack) 6. RenderX XEP Extended support 7. Oxygen Web Author - floating license (25 users) 8. Oxygen Web Author - floating license (100 users) 9. Oxygen Web Author - floating license (3x 100 users) 10. Oxygen Web Author - floating license (1000 users) 11. Oxygen XML Editor Professional If any of the above cannot be provided under perpetual license, please explain and price the available licensing options. Please submit quotes to procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk by 5pm (UK time) on 3rd August 2018. If you have any questions, please send to procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c3a06f9-c132-4726-9b5d-587529be4148
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950c2646-a60e-4104-a23a-516dadcf78f0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Further Information

Notice Documents

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