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EoL Software License and Maintenance Services

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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02 Jun 2026 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "EoL Software License and Maintenance Services," falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and caters to the procurement of end-of-life software source code licences for VxWorks versions 5.5 and 6.2. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded to Wind River Systems inc on 25th March 2026, with a gross value of $162,500. This process utilised a procurement method described as "Below threshold - unknown." The awarded supplier, Wind River Systems inc, is a large-scale company based in the United States.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the software and information systems sector, particularly those with capabilities in managing end-of-life software solutions. Companies specialising in software maintenance and those holding specialised expertise in legacy systems can find growth potential by engaging in similar procurement opportunities. Although the contract has been awarded to a large-scale company, there are vast opportunities for other businesses, especially those that offer competitive solutions and innovative maintenance services, to enter this market and cater to similar needs in the public sector.

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Notice Title

EoL Software License and Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Procurement of end-of-life software source code licences for VxWorks versions 5.5 and 6.2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051725-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£162,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
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
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WIND RIVER SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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