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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Sellafield Limited: Software Asset Management Services

Sellafield Ltd

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PlanningUpdate

06 Oct 2026 at 16:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

03 Aug 2026 at 10:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

30 Jul 2026 at 16:35

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Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 15:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited is planning to buy software asset management services to manage and optimise its software licences and support compliance. The work includes assessing actual software use against licence entitlements, providing analysis and reporting to inform cost and risk decisions, and advising on software licensing and audits. The supplier will help Sellafield meet licensors’ audit obligations, prepare evidence-based compliance assessments and manage or defend third-party audits, with particular attention to complex audits by major licensors. Services also include technical support for Flexera software asset management tools, management of related processes, and fulfilment of service requests. This is an IT consultancy and support service. Delivery is in Warrington and Cumbria.

This procurement is at planning stage: Sellafield is considering a competition through the Technology Services 4 framework, infrastructure management lot, and is seeking supplier feedback to shape the scope and competition. The buyer anticipated launching the competition in October 2026; the expected date for the next notice was subsequently amended to the end of November 2026. The market engagement feedback return date was 13 August 2026. The estimated value is £4.8 million excluding VAT (£5.76 million including VAT). The planned contract period is 5 April 2027 to 4 April 2030, with a possible extension to 4 April 2031. The procurement is arranged as one lot, which is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. No evaluation basis is stated at this stage.

The work is suited to suppliers with established software asset management expertise across licence entitlement and consumption reconciliation, software compliance, audit preparation and response, and licensing advice. Relevant capability includes producing robust analytical reporting that supports cost optimisation and risk management, and providing evidence-based assessments against contractual obligations. Suppliers should be able to handle audits by major software licensors and offer specialist support for complex third-party audits. Technical capability with Flexera is relevant, alongside the ability to support both front-end and back-end tooling, run software asset management processes and fulfil service requests. The breadth of services favours providers able to combine licensing expertise, audit and compliance experience, data analysis and ongoing technical service delivery. Sellafield is using early supplier feedback to shape the future competition, giving prospective providers a chance to inform its proposed scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Sellafield Limited: Software Asset Management Services

Notice Description

Sellafield Ltd is considering a call for competition for Software Asset Management (SAM) Services under the Technology Services 4 (TS4) Framework Agreement (RM6190) Lot 4 - Infrastructure Management. We anticipate launching this call for competition in October 2026. Sellafield Ltd is seeking supplier insights and feedback on the proposed competition and scope. The scope of the Software Asset Management Services is as follows: * Effective Licence Position (ELP) Assessments o Reconciling software licence entitlements against actual software consumption. o Delivering SAM insights through reporting and analytical services. o Supporting informed decision-making for cost optimisation and risk mitigation. * Software Advisory and Audit Services o Ensuring contractual obligations are met for all licensor audits. o Provision of expert guidance, evidence-based compliance assessments, and audit support. * Software Licensing and Compliance Advice o Comprehensive support for managing and defending of third-party software audits. o Specialised focus on Tier 1 licensor audits to navigate complex requirements. * SAM Tooling & Process Management Support o Front-end and back-end technical support for Flexera (SAM tooling). o SAM process management. o SAM Service Request / Request Fulfilment.

Planning Information

Sellafield Ltd is conducting this Request for Information (RFI) to offer potential participants the opportunity to engage with Sellafield Ltd to better understand the contract opportunity and provide feedback. This feedback will inform and shape the procurement of the Software Asset Management (SAM) Services. To obtain further information and provide feedback, suppliers must register their interest via the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and Sellafield Ltd E-procurement system, Atamis. This can be found at the following address: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome Once registered on Atamis, you can access all documentation and provide feedback using the record reference C32180 Preliminary Market Engagement - Software Asset Management Services. Please submit your feedback by completing the RFI template and returning it via the messaging function on Atamis record C32180. The deadline for return is 23:59 on 13th August 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094439-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2027 - 4 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sellafield Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Postcode Area
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
TLD11 West Cumbria, TLD61 Warrington
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

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