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The Provision of Ingres Database and OpenROAD Software

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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10 Dec 2025 at 11:12

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) involves the provision of Ingres Database and OpenROAD Software and falls under the category of software package and information systems. This process is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Liverpool, as part of the central government's public authority operations. The procurement stage is complete, with the award made to ACTIAN EUROPE LIMITED on 10th December 2025. The procurement method utilised was a direct award due to the proprietary nature of the products, as outlined in Schedule 5, paragraph 5 (a) and (b). The contract is set to commence on 31st December 2025 and will run until 30th December 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions related to database and business logic management. Companies dealing in software package and information systems would find this an attractive contract, particularly those with expertise in proprietary systems like Ingres and OpenROAD. Large-scale enterprises with the capability to provide licensed software solutions can greatly benefit from similar government contracts by positioning themselves as key suppliers for essential public sector technology requirements. Businesses interested in engaging with central government could leverage such contracts to enhance their reputation and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Ingres Database and OpenROAD Software

Notice Description

Ingres is a proprietary database; OpenROAD is the software that manages the flow of data (business logic). Both products must be licensed to be used. HSE has been using the Ingres database and associated OpenROAD software for storing corporate data and delivering applications to meet business needs since 1992. HSE's applications have been developed using the OpenROAD product over 30 years and are integral to a number of current business processes.

Procurement Information

Schedule 5 paragraph 5 (a) and (b). Ingres is a proprietary database; OpenROAD is the software that manages the flow of data (business logic). Both products must be licensed to be used. HSE has been using the Ingres database and associated OpenROAD software for storing corporate data and delivering applications to meet business needs since 1992. HSE's applications have been developed using the OpenROAD product over 30 years and are integral to a number of current business processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f290
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081380-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,999,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 30 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
HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@hse.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTIAN EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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