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Oracle Licences

UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 15:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

26 May 2026 at 15:11

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited, with its headquarters located at Newington House, 237 Southwark Bridge Road, London, has successfully reached the award stage. The tender, titled "Oracle Licences," falls under the industry category of Software packages and information systems, specifically targeting the procurement of Oracle licences required to maintain an existing platform following an acquisition by Engie. This process was executed via a direct award method owing to Oracle's exclusive intellectual property rights and technical reasons. The contract was officially awarded on 26 May 2026 and will commence on 1 June 2026, running until 1 June 2029, with options for renewal extending up to two more years. The total contract value is £4,266,066.30 GBP, with Oracle Corporation UK Ltd acting as the supplier from their base in Belfast, UK.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating as large-scale enterprises within the software and technology sectors. Such opportunities are most suited for firms capable of meeting the sophisticated requirements of maintaining complex software platforms. While the contract itself is complete, similar engagements may be beneficial for businesses aiming to collaborate with utility companies like UK Power Networks due to their ongoing need for technologically advanced solutions that support operational efficiencies and expansions. The procurement's focus on Oracle further highlights opportunities for tech firms with expertise in Oracle systems or those that offer complementary services or modules.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oracle Licences

Notice Description

Procurement of Oracle Licences

Procurement Information

UKPN have an existing Oracle platform. As part of the acquisition of UKPN by Engie, a new contract must be signed with Oracle to maintain the existing platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a435
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049042-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£3,412,853 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6NP
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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