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

Sellafield Limited

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03 Aug 2026 at 10:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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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 procure Software Asset Management (SAM) services. The work covers Effective Licence Position assessments, reconciling software entitlements with consumption, reporting and analysis to support cost optimisation and risk reduction, software advisory and audit services, licensing and compliance advice, and support for third-party and Tier 1 licensor audits. It also includes front-end and back-end technical support for Flexera SAM tooling, SAM process management and service-request fulfilment. This is an IT consulting, software and support services requirement. Delivery is expected across Warrington and East Merseyside. The requirement is being considered under the Technology Services 4 Framework Agreement, Infrastructure Management lot, and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The process is at planning stage and is currently a request for information and preliminary market engagement, not an invitation to tender. Sellafield Limited expects to launch a competition in October 2026 under the Technology Services 4 Framework Agreement. Suppliers are asked to register on the Atamis e-procurement system, review the documentation and return feedback using the RFI template by 23:59 on 13 August 2026. The planned competition is expected to cover one lot. Its estimated value is £4.8 million excluding VAT, or £5.76 million including VAT. The anticipated contract period is 5 April 2027 to 4 April 2030, with renewal permitted to a maximum end date of 4 April 2031.

This engagement will suit suppliers specialising in software asset management, licensing compliance and technology advisory services, particularly firms with experience assessing licence positions and supporting complex software audits. Relevant capability includes analysing entitlement and consumption data, producing management reporting, advising on contractual and compliance risks, and helping clients optimise software costs. Suppliers should be able to provide evidence-based audit support and manage or defend third-party audits, including audits by major Tier 1 licensors. Technical expertise in Flexera and experience managing SAM processes and service requests will be important. The requirement is marked as suitable for SMEs, so smaller specialist providers with the necessary technical depth and audit experience should consider preparing market feedback.

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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/073046-2026
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
3 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Oct 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 Limited
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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