Award

MarkLogic Licenses

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Award

12 Mar 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, led by The National Archives, focused on acquiring MarkLogic Licenses specifically for Marklogic DB Licence (ML Essential Enterprise, 1 Year, 8-Core) through a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The process falls within the industry category of software package and information systems. The contract was awarded on 12 March 2025, with the active status commencing from 16 March 2025 until 15 March 2026. The procurement covers various regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This procurement creates substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in software and information systems, providing goods necessary for sophisticated data management tools like MarkLogic. Large enterprises with experience in software solutions, particularly those providing database licensing and support, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The direct procurement method indicates a streamlined process, potentially offering quicker engagement and contract fulfilment opportunities for businesses equipped to meet The National Archives’ specific needs.

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Notice Title

MarkLogic Licenses

Notice Description

Marklogic DB Licence (ML Essential Enterprise, 1 Year, 8-Core)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008937-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,930 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
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
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROGRESS SOFTWARE

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