Tender

AUTODESK RENEWAL SOFTWARE LICENCE

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of the "AUTODESK RENEWAL SOFTWARE LICENCE" aimed at acquiring various software subscriptions such as Architecture Engineering & Construction Collection and AutoCAD, exclusively for Autodesk Platinum Partners. This opportunity falls under the 'Industry specific software package' category in the UKC2 region. Prospective bidders should note that the tender follows an open procurement method with below-threshold competition, inviting electronic submissions by the deadline of 17th March 2026. The contract is slated to commence on 13th July 2026, spanning one year until 12th July 2027.

Businesses specialising in office computing machinery and industry-specific software could significantly benefit from this tender. It presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs capable of providing competitive pricing for software licence renewals, which align with Gateshead Borough Council’s requirement for ongoing product support. This contract offers a substantial gross value of £102,000, demanding strategic engagement from businesses keen to exploit their expertise in software provision within the public sector, especially those situated in or catering to the United Kingdom regional market.

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Notice Title

AUTODESK RENEWAL SOFTWARE LICENCE

Notice Description

36 x Architecture Engineering & Construction Collection IC Commercial Single-user ELD Annual Subscription including 12 months Product Support 24 x AutoCAD - including specialized toolsets AD Commercial Single-user ELD Annual Subscription including 12 months Product Support 2 x InfoWorks ICM - Ultimate Government Single-user Annual Subscription Renewal (Note this is for licences only linked to Autodesk contract 110001720147 and you must be an Autodesk Platinum Partner)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064dfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012450-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

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