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Astun Technology Metadata

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

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15 Jul 2025 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Limited, a public undertaking based in Southampton, United Kingdom, has completed the contracting process for the project titled "Astun Technology Metadata", which involves providing metadata on GIS data. This procurement falls under the industry category of database and operating software packages. The contract was awarded to Astun Technology, and the procurement method utilised was a direct approach below the threshold, without competition. The contract, valued at GBP 100,260, commenced on 7th July 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2028. The contractual agreement has been formalised as the "Geospatial Metadata" contract.

This tender offers potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in GIS data management and metadata solutions. Organisations with expertise in SaaS solutions within the geospatial sector could find such opportunities advantageous. The project suggests a preference for services that can provide comprehensive data management capabilities, indicating that businesses capable of offering competitive alternatives to Astun Technology might benefit from exploring future market testing. Large-scale technology providers familiar with direct procurement methods will also find such opportunities favourable.

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Notice Title

Astun Technology Metadata

Notice Description

Astun Technology is SaaS which provides OS with Metadata on its GIS data. Data about data. Astun is the UK's leading provider with most governments and organisations utilising it, not aware of any alternatives at this point, will test the market towards the end of this contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039806-2025
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

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,260 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementgroup@os.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASTUN TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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