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DA - 3D planning tool London (UID 219)

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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07 Apr 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Historic England, a central government public authority, involves the acquisition of a 3D spatial planning tool specifically tailored for planning casework in London. The contract, titled "DA - 3D planning tool London (UID 219)," has been executed through a direct procurement method, selected as "Below threshold - without competition," highlighting it as a non-competitive award. The process is now in the 'Award' stage, with VUCITY LIMITED being the appointed supplier. Located in Swindon, with the supplier based in London, this contract pertains to the goods category, specifically a mapping software package classified under CPV code 48326000. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2026 and will extend until 31st March 2029, with the total contract value amounting to £43,732 (gross) in GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in developing or supplying advanced digital mapping and planning tools. Businesses that have expertise in providing innovative software solutions for urban planning and have the capability to support public sector requirements in the UK will find this contract particularly well-suited to their offerings. Companies aiming to enhance their portfolio in governmental contracts and those looking to expand their presence in the public sector market could leverage such opportunities for substantial growth.

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Notice Title

DA - 3D planning tool London (UID 219)

Notice Description

Provision of a licence for the use of 3D spatial planning tool. Needed for giving advice on planning casework in London.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031512-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48326000 - Mapping software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,443 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VUCITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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