Tender

Enterprise Architecture Tooling

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford is seeking to procure an Enterprise Architecture Tooling service, which will commence on 27 February 2026 and last for 24 months. This open procurement process is in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 20 February 2026. The contract, valued at £139,000, falls under the services industry category and targets suppliers within the 'Software package and information systems' and 'Architectural and related services' classifications. The location for the delivery of services is within the North West of England (UKD3 region). Interested parties are advised to direct their enquiries and submissions to Richard Toft via the provided email before the enquiry period concludes on 17 February 2026.

This tender offers a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in enterprise software solutions and architectural services. Companies that can offer robust, comprehensive solutions capable of fulfilling the University’s architecture requirements, alongside providing ongoing support and training, will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the tender's suitability criteria. The procurement is an open method, allowing fair competition and opportunity for businesses capable of delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions tailored to an academic environment.

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Notice Title

Enterprise Architecture Tooling

Notice Description

1.0 Introduction This exercise relates to the provision of an Enterprise Architecture Tool to the University of Salford for a 24-month period commencing 27 February 2026. 2.0 Services to be provided The Enterprise Architecture Tooling company quoting for the provision of an EA Architecture tool, this will include support and training acting as a point of contact for the duration of application license. The requirements described within this document will be delivered using the Enterprise Architecture tool and the ability of the application to meet architecture requirements in their entirety is the full responsibility of the quoting company. The quoting company shall provide an average of 2.5 days of the EA Architecture consultants time per month for the duration of the 24-month contract for implementation, enhancement and enrichment of the application.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011774-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£139,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£139,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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