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title: "Request for quotations - software licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c3a06f9-c132-4726-9b5d-587529be4148"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2018-07-30"
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# Request for quotations - software licences

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c3a06f9-c132-4726-9b5d-587529be4148

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## Summary

The National Archives is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for quotations - software licences." This tender focuses on obtaining quotations for various perpetual software licences, including products such as RenderX XEP and Oxygen Web Author. Interested parties must submit their quotes by 5 PM (UK time) on 3rd August 2018. The procurement is classified under the CPV codes for software package and information systems, as well as IT services, and it is being conducted in Richmond, England, with a postal code of TW9 4DU.

This opportunity allows software companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a prestigious government entity and expand their market presence. Businesses specialising in software development, consulting, or providing IT services would be well-suited to compete, especially those that can offer innovative licensing solutions for the specified products. Submitting a quotation not only enhances visibility but also positions companies to potentially secure a contract with a key public sector buyer.

## Notice

Early market engagement - Request For Quotations - no obligation to purchase. The National Archives wishes to obtain quotations for the following perpetual licences: 1. RenderX XEP Server Virtual Core License 2. RenderX XEP 4x Server Virtual Core License 3. RenderX XEP Server Virtual Core License (Test/Dev) 4. RenderX XEP 4x Server Virtual Core License (Test/Dev) 5. RenderX XEP 4x Desktop License (100 pack) 6. RenderX XEP Extended support 7. Oxygen Web Author - floating license (25 users) 8. Oxygen Web Author - floating license (100 users) 9. Oxygen Web Author - floating license (3x 100 users) 10. Oxygen Web Author - floating license (1000 users) 11. Oxygen XML Editor Professional If any of the above cannot be provided under perpetual license, please explain and price the available licensing options. Please submit quotes to procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk by 5pm (UK time) on 3rd August 2018. If you have any questions, please send to procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950c2646-a60e-4104-a23a-516dadcf78f0 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Aug 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2018 at 07:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950c2646-a60e-4104-a23a-516dadcf78f0
- 27 Jul 2018 at 10:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950c2646-a60e-4104-a23a-516dadcf78f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950c2646-a60e-4104-a23a-516dadcf78f0
  30th July 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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