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title: "Software Licenses - Document Management"
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# Software Licenses - Document Management

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62b4e11d-6b50-4da2-9c69-8dbe5fcb9d5f

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has completed the procurement process for the provision of software licences related to document management, specifically Adobe and Nitro Licences, with Ultima Business Solutions Limited being awarded the contract. This procurement falls under the industry category of industry-specific software packages and utilises the KCS Framework. The contract, valued at £120,000 excluding VAT, will span from 28th February 2026 to 27th February 2027, with an option for extension. This procurement process was initiated as a tender and reached the award stage, with the award notice published on the 9th March 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative sales opportunity for companies specialising in software solutions, particularly those targeting document management and PDF software. The procurement method identified as "Other" indicates potential flexibility or uniqueness in the approach, possibly allowing for innovative solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as organisations involved in voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) activities, may find themselves particularly suited for similar opportunities, thus fostering growth in the software sectors across various regions, including the UK and international territories like the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The supplier, Ultima Business Solutions Limited, being a large-scale company, showcases the openness of such contracts to businesses of varying scales.

## Notice

Supply of Adobe and Nitro Licences which are used for pdf management across UKAEA. Award is via KCS Framework - Software Products and Associated Services. All values excluding VAT. Option to extend for further year. Total figure in notice are if both years taken up. Award notice only not a call to competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61ca7ac-dbfc-4076-a41a-16695d29a7a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61ca7ac-dbfc-4076-a41a-16695d29a7a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61ca7ac-dbfc-4076-a41a-16695d29a7a6
  9th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103559&B=UKAEA
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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