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Procurement of M-Files Licenses

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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20 Jan 2026 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for M-Files Licenses has been conducted by the Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The industry category falls under "Software package and information systems" with the main procurement category being goods. This particular procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the process having been completed. The selective procurement method employed was a restricted procedure, targeting suppliers capable of meeting specific criteria. A contract was signed on 18th December 2025, with Softcat plc identified as the successful supplier for delivering to MOD Abbeywood, Filton, Bristol.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity within the IT and software industry, particularly for companies with expertise in software package and information system solutions. Businesses capable of offering competitive pricing structures and adhering to strict government and defence standards would have been well-suited to compete in this selective process. As a contract with governmental departments can lead to further opportunities, businesses offering similar software support services could enhance their growth prospects by positioning themselves as strong contenders for future tenders within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Procurement of M-Files Licenses

Notice Description

Procurement of M-Files Licenses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06097d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004627-2026
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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