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Tender

16 Jun 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is seeking bids for the renewal of a software licence related to network systems, under the tender title "Umbrella". The procurement falls within the industry category of 'Networks' and has a total value of £225,000. The process is currently in the Tender stage, using a restricted procedure, and is aimed at contracting goods. Interested parties should note that the tender period concludes on 29th June 2026. The procurement contract is planned to commence on 13th January 2027 and end on 20th July 2028, with work being carried out within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in network-based software solutions, particularly those experienced in serving local government needs. Although this opportunity is not specifically tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, capable suppliers with expertise in delivering large scale, sophisticated software support and network infrastructures are well-suited to compete. Companies with a track record of managing extensive software solutions within the public sector may find this contract beneficial for expanding their client portfolio and presence within the UK market.

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Notice Title

Umbrella

Notice Description

Procurement of the renewal of software licence

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2d30fe3-d52c-4270-b534-840166e03131
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ff6bc44-1023-459d-8b06-09f1502245fc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20262 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jan 2027 - 20 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
TW3 3EB
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
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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