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22 Jul 2026 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has initiated a tender for the renewal of Autodesk software licences, along with their maintenance and support. This procurement process, which falls under the industry category of IT services and software development, is located in the United Kingdom. The contract, identified as P0650, entails a competitive flexible procedure with a gross estimated value of GBP 360,000. The tender is currently in the active stage and is expected to conclude its tender period by 17th August 2026, with an award decision anticipated by the end of September 2026. This procurement process invites submissions exclusively through the specified e-tendering portal, with the final software solution to be implemented starting 19th October 2026.

The contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses authorised as Autodesk resellers, primarily those specialising in IT consultancy and support services. With a strong focus on cost criteria, companies with competitive pricing strategies and expertise in software maintenance are well-positioned to benefit from this long-term engagement, which covers up to three years, plus potential extensions of up to 24 months. The scope for additional services during the contract period further enhances the opportunity for business expansion in the software services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Renewal of Autodesk Software Licences and Maintenance and Support

Notice Description

The Housing Executive invites tenders for the renewal of Autodesk software licences, maintenance and support of its implementation of Autodesk. Tenderers must be an authorised Autodesk reseller.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The option for additional goods/services during the contract period. Please see the Tender Documentation.

Renewal: The contract can be extended for any periods up to and including 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d068
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068955-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-07-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8PB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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