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title: "Provision of SAS Viya Upgrade Licence"
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# Provision of SAS Viya Upgrade Licence

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc6f331e-ee5a-4718-ba72-95523f15bfd6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of SAS Viya Upgrade Licence" under the goods category, specifically for software package and information systems. Located in Andover, England, the procurement was carried out through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £4,587,387.80. The procurement was officially awarded on 22nd May 2020, with the contract period starting on 31st May 2020 and concluding on 30th May 2023. The tender period ended on 6th May 2020.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software solutions and information systems. Companies capable of providing software licences or upgrades, as well as those with relevant expertise in SAS technology, would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence could foster fruitful commercial relationships, benefiting businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of SAS Viya Upgrade Licence

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9ed5b1-7cd0-49aa-9ace-48bafef6c1b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2020 - 30 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,587,387 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,587,387 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKHTER COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 May 2020 at 07:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9ed5b1-7cd0-49aa-9ace-48bafef6c1b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9ed5b1-7cd0-49aa-9ace-48bafef6c1b5
  29th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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