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Perpetual Oracle Licences

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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13 Feb 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has completed a direct award procurement process for the purchase of perpetual Oracle Program and Processor Licences. This procurement initiative falls under the license management software package industry category. The awarded contract, valued at £40,357.04, covers a contract period from 3rd February 2025 to 3rd February 2029, with the project located in Thurso, Scotland. The procurement method utilised was a single tender action, completed below the threshold value. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st January 2025, the contract's start date on 3rd February 2025, and the award notice published on 13th February 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for software providers, particularly those specialising in licence management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially suitable due to the direct award nature and the specific product requirements outlined. Businesses that can offer robust licence management and are capable of managing long-term contracts might find strategic growth opportunities through such procurement processes. This project will likely appeal to tech firms experienced in delivering high-value, critical infrastructure software to specialised sectors like nuclear restoration.

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Notice Title

Perpetual Oracle Licences

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for the purchase of Oracle Program and Processor Perpertal Licences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ce9c39a-0641-4e06-860c-d8b9aa58eac0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3186e0c7-7dca-4c32-9353-d377453325a5
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,357 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,357 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 3 Feb 2029 4-5 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
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THURSO
Postcode
KW14 7TZ
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Thurso and Northwest Caithness
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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