Planning

SAP S3 to S4/Hana System Upgrade

BANK OF ENGLAND

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PlanningUpdate

24 Feb 2026 at 16:16

Planning

22 May 2025 at 17:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a SAP S3 to S4/Hana System Upgrade, focused on IT services, consulting, software development, Internet and support to improve stock movement and management. The contract is anticipated to begin on 1st September 2027 and conclude by 31st December 2031, with the possibility to be extended until 2033. Located in London, UK, this tender falls under the services category and holds a gross estimated budget of £14,000,000, with key communication updates expected on 1st January 2027.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in system integration services, software licencing, and IT consultancy, particularly those with expertise in SAP systems. Firms that can offer innovative solutions and robust technical support aligned with the strategic needs of public authority central government tenders will find this opportunity advantageous. With a sizeable planned budget and a focus on technology upgrades, both established IT firms and emerging tech consultancies can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and establish a long-term relationship with the Bank of England.

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Notice Title

SAP S3 to S4/Hana System Upgrade

Notice Description

System integrator services and software licences to move from SAP S3 to S4/Hana. System to store, move and track stock.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016625-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI4 Inner London - East

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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