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Provision of Microsoft Licence Agreement, software licences and related products

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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15 Jan 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract for the provision of a Microsoft Licence Agreement and related software licences under a three-year agreement. The contract was awarded on 5th December 2025 and will run from 8th December 2025 to 31st December 2028. The process falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems, encompassing various subcategories such as networking and business transaction software. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from the SUPC SLRA framework agreement ITS4042SU, with a total contract value of £300,000. The procurement stage is at the Award stage as of the latest update on 15th January 2026, and the project is located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large businesses specialising in software provision and IT solutions. Given its classification, companies with expertise in Microsoft licensing, network operating systems, and document productivity software would find this contract suitable. Although the procurement process was selective, involvement in NOC’s supply chain could lead to long-term collaboration and exposure to future contractual opportunities within the public sector. Suppliers like Softcat PLC, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that well-established firms with a robust capacity to manage large-scale IT needs are well-positioned for such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Licence Agreement, software licences and related products

Notice Description

The NOC completed a call off of the SUPC SLRA - ITS4042SU for the provision of a Microsoft Licences and related services under a three year agreement. The contract provides for a 3 year provision with a minimum order commitments and provision for further scaling depending on NOC requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a43d958a-6460-4ce6-8c04-5ae0eb928828
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a39078e-404b-45ca-b7c6-848e9c89b71c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48210000 - Networking software package

48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package

48212000 - Optical jukebox server software package

48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package

48214000 - Network operating system software package

48215000 - Networking developers' software package

48216000 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software package

48217000 - Transaction-processing software package

48218000 - License management software package

48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

48310000 - Document creation software package

48320000 - Drawing and imaging software package

48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48700000 - Software package utilities

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 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
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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