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NFC190 Provision of Microsoft Licenses and related services

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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29 Oct 2025 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "NFC190 Provision of Microsoft Licenses and related services". The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focused on license management software packages, and was conducted using the restricted procedure as a selective procurement method. Located at the Culham Campus in Oxfordshire, UK, the process reached the award stage with Ultima Business Solutions Limited as the successful supplier. The procurement is governed by the legal framework of Directive 2014/24/EU and it culminated with the contract signing valued at GBP 6,000,000 on 1st October 2025. Relevant industry classification includes various software packages, indicating a focus on digital and software services.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sector, particularly those specialising in enterprise solutions and license management. Companies like Ultima Business Solutions Limited, which have expertise in networking, internet, and industry-specific software packages, are well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The successful engagement in such tenders can enhance business portfolios, strengthen relationships with public sector bodies, and pave the way for future opportunities in technology provision to government agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NFC190 Provision of Microsoft Licenses and related services

Notice Description

This aggregated Procurement will establish a Supplier Contract(s) for the purchase of NFC190 Provision of Microsoft Licenses and related services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This aggregated Procurement will establish a Supplier Contract(s) for the purchase of NFC190 Provision of Microsoft Licenses and related services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d656
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069419-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20251 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jonny Adams
Contact Email
jonny.adams@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+12 35528822

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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