Tender

Cat 1 - Software and Licensing

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

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22 Jul 2021 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory has issued a procurement opportunity for Category 1 - Software and Licensing in the goods category. The tender involves requesting for Software & Licensing, Hardware, and Project Delivery services. The estimated value of the contract is £23,500,000. The tender is currently active and the deadline for submission is on July 21, 2025. Potential bidders can access the procurement documents electronically or in written form. The buying organisation is located in Warrington, United Kingdom, and the procurement process is at the selective stage.

This tender by the National Nuclear Laboratory presents a lucrative opportunity for Small or Medium Enterprises (SMEs) specializing in computer equipment and supplies to expand their business. Businesses offering services related to software packages, networking, telecommunications equipment, and computer support are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is geared towards selecting suitable suppliers based on their qualifications and skills. Interested businesses should review the selection criteria and submission details to participate effectively in this competitive tendering process for software and licensing services.

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Notice Title

Cat 1 - Software and Licensing

Notice Description

1. Software & Licensing plus Associated Services RFT 12284 2. Hardware plus associated services RFT 12286 3. Project Delivery RFT 12289 Suppliers can apply for pre-qualification against one or more categories to gain access to award stage work packages. Please note that pre-qualification remains open and live for the duration of the DPS, therefore a pre-qualification response can be submitted at any time following this publication. NNL considers that this opportunity may be suitable for economic operators that are Small or Medium Enterprises (SME's). Note that the value provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate and no guarantee of value or volume of work through the DPS can be offered.

Lot Information

Category 1 - Software and Licencing

1. Software & Licensing plus Associated Services RFT 12284 2. Hardware plus associated services RFT 12286 3. Project Delivery RFT 12289 Suppliers can apply for pre-qualification against one or more categories to gain access to award stage work packages. Please note that pre-qualification remains open and live for the duration of the DPS, therefore a pre-qualification response can be submitted at any time following this publication. NNL considers that this opportunity may be suitable for economic operators that are Small or Medium Enterprises (SME's). Note that the value provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate and no guarantee of value or volume of work through the DPS can be offered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cb62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008205-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, 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

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£23,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY
Contact Name
Linda Cooper
Contact Email
nnl.procurement@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
WA3 6AE
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
TLD61 Warrington

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

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