Notice Information
Notice Title
MathWorks Multi-Institute Wide License
Notice Description
Software license - Access to MATLAB & Simulink with Full Suite configuration.
Procurement Information
The MATLAB Full Suite configuration, including over 100 toolboxes, offers a unique combination of capabilities such as seamless access across on-premise, lab, field, and home environments (including off-network), immediate availability via a self-service portal, third-party access for non-commercial collaborators, cloud and mobile integration, unlimited parallel computing, and access to training and support that are only available from MathWorks. No reasonable alternative or substitute exists that meets NPL's scientific and operational requirements, and awarding this contract directly ensures continuity, strategic value, and compliance.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05a555
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061073-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Direct
- Procurement Method Details
- Direct award
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
48 - Software package and information systems
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
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- CPV Codes
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
48000000 - Software package and information systems
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £277,436 £100K-£500K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 30 Sep 20254 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 29 Sep 20254 months ago
- Contract Period
- 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Pending
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- etenders@npl.co.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- TEDDINGTON
- Postcode
- TW11 0LW
- 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
- Teddington
- Westminster Constituency
- Twickenham
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061073-2025
30th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061059-2025
30th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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