Award

Autodesk Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Collection standard named user subscription

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Nov 2025 at 14:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

28 Nov 2025 at 14:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

28 Nov 2025 at 14:37

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council involved the awarding of a contract for the "Autodesk Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Collection standard named user subscription". This contract is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on computer-aided design (CAD) software packages and subscription services, predominantly serving the architects, engineers, and construction sectors. The contracting process followed a direct procurement method, being below the threshold and executed without competition. The contract was awarded to ARKANCE UK LIMITED on 28th November 2025, with an active status for the provision period concluding on 29th November 2025, and the total contract value amounting to approximately £107,963.10 (gross). The procurement was undertaken for services within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the Bradford region (UKE41).

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of software tools, particularly those within the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Companies specialising in CAD software and subscription services that can cater to government requests efficiently stand to benefit significantly. Given the direct procurement method employed, businesses capable of offering competitively priced services below the threshold without extensive competition requirements would find this contract particularly appealing. Moreover, companies of all sizes, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-positioned to take advantage of such opportunities, contributing to their growth and establishment as preferred suppliers within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autodesk Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Collection standard named user subscription

Notice Description

The AEC collection is a package of multiple computer-aided design software tools, such as AutoCAD and Revit. Selections of these tools are used by architects, engineers and construction specialists such as fire safety experts, often on a daily basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078157-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48321000 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software package

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,969 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£89,969 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tendering@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARKANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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