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Oracle - multiple support contract renewals - 2026 onwards

Sellafield Limited

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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12 Jan 2026 at 16:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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01 Dec 2025 at 13:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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28 Nov 2025 at 13:40

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a public authority based in Warrington, UK, has concluded a direct award contract with Oracle for the co-terming of multiple support contract renewals. The procurement, awarded on 12 January 2026, is for software support services under the main category of services, and it aims to consolidate existing Oracle support contracts into a single contract. This direct award, covering a period from 1 January 2026 to 5 April 2027, falls under the legal basis 2023/54 of the UK Procurement Act 2023, ensuring continuity of service for essential systems. The procurement process has entered the award stage, with the contract already signed to prevent any disruptions to critical operations.

This contract creates opportunities for businesses involved in software support services. Service providers that can offer similar capabilities or complementary services to Oracle's proprietary products could benefit from exploring collaboration or subcontracting opportunities. Additionally, businesses focusing on offering operational efficiency solutions may find this as a learning point for future tenders. Companies with expertise in navigating direct award processes and offering technical exclusivity services stand well-suited to engage in similar opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oracle - multiple support contract renewals - 2026 onwards

Notice Description

Sellafield Limited have, following the publication of both a UK5 and a UK6 notice, completed this direct award with supplier Oracle for upcoming support contract renewals, and this contract has been signed by both parties. The first renewal began from 01.01.2026. This contract will align various Sellafield on-prem support contract renewals from four + expiry/renewal dates to only one expiry/renewal date. New expiry date 05.04.2027.

Procurement Information

Sellafield Ltd have now entered into a direct award agreement for a fixed term of sixteen (16) months in respect of the existing Oracle support contracts currently active and in use. Please see below justification as per UK5 and UK6 previously published notices: The primary objective of this direct award is to consolidate and co-term the multiple existing support contracts into a single, unified agreement. This approach is intended to achieve contractual alignment, operational efficiency, and continuity of essential support services for critical systems. Justification for Direct Award The decision to proceed by way of direct award is based on the following legally defensible grounds: Value for Money The proposed direct award ensures continuity of service for critical Oracle systems and avoids disproportionate technical and project complexity or cost that would arise from re-procuring or transitioning to an alternative supplier. Consolidating contracts into a single agreement will deliver administrative efficiencies and reduce the risk of service disruption. Technical Exclusivity and No Competition Oracle is the sole provider of support services for its proprietary software products. No alternative supplier can provide the required support for these licences. Continuity of Service Maintaining uninterrupted support is essential to ensure compliance, security, and operational stability for systems critical to Sellafield Ltd's business and regulatory obligations. Any lapse in support could result in significant operational and legal risk. Proportionality under Procurement Act 2023 The direct award is proportionate to the nature and scope of the requirement, given the limited duration (16 months) and the objective of aligning existing contracts rather than procuring new products or services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002409-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£811,950 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£811,950 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sellafield Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Oracle - On-Prem co-terming of multiple contract renewals

Further Information

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