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Optimus Support & Maintenance

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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21 May 2026 at 14:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Optimus Support & Maintenance" contract was conducted by The National Archives, a central government public authority located in Richmond, United Kingdom. The procurement aimed at securing a 12-month support and maintenance agreement for the Optimus software. This procurement process was completed under a direct method without competition, indicating it fell below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract, valued at £13,147.50 net of VAT and with a gross amount of £15,777.00, was awarded on 29th April 2026 and is active from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027. The process was finalised on 21st May 2026, with delivery locations specified within the UK regions of UKI and UKJ. The main category of this procurement is goods, particularly focusing on software packages and information systems.

This tender presents business opportunities primarily for companies involved in IT support and software maintenance. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Optichrome Limited, which specialise in providing robust software support services, are ideally positioned to compete for such contracts. Engaging in such contracts can solidify relationships with government entities and provide a consistent revenue stream over the contract duration. Although this particular process did not involve open competition, familiarity with this sector and direct procurement opportunities could give businesses a competitive edge for future tenders in similar categories. Additionally, for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio with government contracts, participating in such procurement processes can enhance their standing and experience within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Optimus Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

Optimus software 12-month support and maintenance agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047230-2026
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,147 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTICHROME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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