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30 Jun 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GammaCal Service Visit & Licence" was conducted by Sellafield Limited, a sub-central public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom. This contract, aimed at providing routine software upgrades, telephone support, and a yearly software/control system maintenance visit, falls under the services category. Located in the UKD61 region, the procurement reached the award stage and has a completion status. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition, indicating the process did not involve open competitive bidding. The contract commenced on 2nd June 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2028, with the contract having been signed on 2nd June 2026. The gross contract value is £66,020.38 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in license management and system maintenance. Given that Nuvia Limited, a large supplier, was awarded the contract, it suggests that businesses with a substantial scale and capability in handling complex service requirements could be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts can foster business growth by expanding a company's portfolio and leveraging expertise in high-demand services facilitated by public authorities like Sellafield Limited.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GammaCal Service Visit & Licence

Notice Description

Routine software upgrades, telephone support and one software/control system maintenance visit per year. Calibration and licencing signoff are carried out as part of visits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c019
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061231-2026
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

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,016 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NUVIA

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