Tender

Autodesk Licence Renewals

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 13:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council is actively seeking bids for the renewal of various Autodesk licences, crucial for maintaining its software operations within the industry category of Software package and information systems. This open competition tender, published on 2 March 2026, involves a two-year contract with a total estimated value of GBP 42,000. Interested suppliers must submit their quotations by 31 March 2026, with the tender's enquiry period closing on 20 March 2026. The buyer is emphasising an open procurement approach, facilitating diverse participation from businesses who possess the necessary qualifications.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software licence renewals and management services. The emphasis on pricing suggests that competitive bids could be advantageous, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises that can offer cost-effective solutions. Companies experienced in handling Autodesk licences, particularly in the region of Portsmouth and the surrounding area (UKJ31), would be well-positioned to enter this competition. The potential to engage with Portsmouth City Council could strengthen relationships with local government and lead to future collaborative opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autodesk Licence Renewals

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council is seeking bids from suitably qualified suppliers for the renewal of the following Autodesk licences: Architecture Engineering & Construction Collection Government Single-user Annual Subscription Renewal Switched From M2S Multi User 2:1 Trade-In - quantity 2 AutoCAD LT Government Single-user Annual Subscription Renewal - quantity 3 Architecture Engineering & Construction Collection Government Single-user Annual Subscription Renewal - quantity 1 Architecture Engineering & Construction Collection Government Single-user Annual Subscription Renewal Switched From Maintenance (Switched between May 2019 - May 2020 and Ongoing) - quantity 14 AutoCAD - including specialized toolsets Government Single-user Annual Subscription Renewal Switched From Maintenance (Switched between May 2019 - May 2020 and Ongoing) - quantity 1 AutoCAD LT Government Single-user Annual Subscription Renewal Switched From Maintenance (Switched between May 2019 - May 2020 and Ongoing) - quantity 46 AutoCAD - including specialized toolsets Government Single-user Annual Subscription Renewal - quantity 1 Telephone support - up to 10 hours Suppliers are advised that the licence quantities stated in this request for quotation are indicative. Final numbers may be subject to increase or decrease before the purchase order is raised. Evaluation will be conducted based on the current stated requirements. Quotes will be evaluated on price only. The contract period will be two years with no extension options.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018439-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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