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title: "Software Licences"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Software Licences

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fed8f60a-e39f-45ac-b712-ae92d3b91f78

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has completed the award stage of the procurement process for "Software Licences" under the LUPC Framework, Lot 4. This tender, classified under the industry category "Software package and information systems" (CPV: 48000000), involves the procurement of Dassault Abacus licences, essential for nuclear fusion research work. The award, valued at £78,000 including VAT, spans from 30 December 2024 to 29 December 2025. The procurement covers various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Notably, this is an award notice and not a call to competition, with the process enlisted as "Other - " procurement method.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing, particularly those with experience in providing tailored software solutions for high-tech and research-intensive industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited for such tenders, considering the specified suitability criteria. This contract could pave the way for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector, especially in high-demand fields like nuclear fusion research.

## Notice

Licences purchased via LUPC Framework - Lot 4 - Miscellaneous software and license procurement. Licences required are Dassault Abacus for nuclear fusion research work. This is an award notice only, not a call to competition. Values include VAT. Term is for one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d6fb7b7-e8eb-4fe7-8d61-b86f77197c49 |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,000 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| 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 | ACADEMIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d6fb7b7-e8eb-4fe7-8d61-b86f77197c49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d6fb7b7-e8eb-4fe7-8d61-b86f77197c49
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=88866&B=UKAEA
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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