Award

Strategic Value Added Reseller

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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30 Mar 2026 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the role of Strategic Value Added Reseller has been completed, with Sellafield Limited as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and involves procuring third-party software licences and hardware maintenance agreements. Sellafield Limited operates out of Warrington, North West, United Kingdom, with Samuel Davison as the contact point. The selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, initiated in a tender phase and proceeded to award status as of 30 March 2026. The contract period spans from 23 December 2025 to 22 December 2030, with an estimated contract value of £79,400,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities by enabling a streamlined procurement of essential software and support services for a major organisation like Sellafield Limited. However, it is not targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, given the scale and scope of the procurement. Businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those with robust frameworks for framework agreements, would be well-placed to compete in similar tenders. The successful awardee for this project is SOFTCAT PLC, highlighting the potential for larger businesses with the capability to manage sizeable contracts and strategic industry presence.

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Notice Title

Strategic Value Added Reseller

Notice Description

Procure on behalf of the authority 3rd Party software licences and hardware maintenance agreements that permit Sellafield Ltd's usage and support for these products.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f07ee66e-00a8-4099-a71a-1d3cf37a35f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b057415-cfd9-45f6-bcf6-f2f9e1ce50a7
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,400,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2030 Over 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
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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