Award

Optimus Annual Maintenance & Support

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Award

01 May 2025 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, a central government public authority located in Richmond, UK, has completed the procurement process for "Optimus Annual Maintenance & Support". This contract, addressing the information technology services industry, was awarded to Optichrome Computer Systems Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Woking, Surrey. The award was finalised on 1st May 2025, with the contract start date on the same day running until 30th April 2026. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown", and the contract was related to services at the award stage with a gross value of £14,608.18.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those suited to delivering maintenance and support services. SMEs like Optichrome Computer Systems Limited, which successfully secured this contract, can benefit from such engagements by expanding their portfolio and enhancing their reputation within the public sector. Organisations with capabilities in providing comprehensive IT solutions that assure continuity and quality service may find similar contracts advantageous for business growth, offering stable revenue streams over significant periods.

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Notice Title

Optimus Annual Maintenance & Support

Notice Description

Optimus Maintenance & Support for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018344-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,173 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 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

OPTICHROME COMPUTER SYSTEMS

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