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OpenText Optimised Assist 2026-2027

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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08 Apr 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has awarded a contract under the title "OpenText Optimised Assist 2026-2027" in the industry category of software support services. This procurement process, conducted by the NDA located in Cumbria, UK, involves a direct award without competition, specifically falling below the threshold of competitive bidding. The tender started with the contract signing on March 25, 2026, and spans from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The contract, valued at £133,540 excluding VAT, is intended to provide patching and support for the OpenText Content Server.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on software support and maintenance. The contract is optimally suited for large-scale service providers given the scope of work entailed in supporting a central government project. Companies positioned in the software support sector can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their credentials within public sector contracting, potentially leading to further business with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

OpenText Optimised Assist 2026-2027

Notice Description

OpenText Optimised Assist 2026-2027 (Direct Award) - OpenText Optimised Assist is to provide patching and support for OpenText Content Server contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031981-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£133,540 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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