--- title: "UK Bond Consolidated Tape Provider" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ea60" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ea60" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ea60.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ea60.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY" published: "2026-03-06" --- # UK Bond Consolidated Tape Provider Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ea60 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ea60) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ea60.json) ## Summary The Financial Conduct Authority, a central government public authority located in London, has completed the procurement process for a UK Bond Consolidated Tape Provider under a concession contract. The tender, initiated in March 2025, followed an open competitive flexible procedure, allowing the selection of suitable suppliers, with Etrading Software Ltd, located in London, successfully being awarded the contract. This procurement falls under the services category, encompassing financial information systems and software programming in the financial regulatory industry. With a contract period starting on the 23rd of January, 2026, and renewable up to 2033, the contract assures the live commencement of the Bonds Consolidated Tape on 22 June 2026. The total contract value is estimated at approximately £4.74 million, inclusive of VAT. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the financial software development and market regulatory services sectors. The procurement process focused on quality standards and price determination through e-auctions, ideal for SMEs and large enterprises specialised in financial systems software development, data collection, and consulting services. Businesses with expertise in software programming for financial analysis and data transmission services, particularly those within the UK, stand to benefit from the expansive contract scope and associated revenue potential. The competitive procedure ensures that only businesses meeting stringent quality criteria are considered for such contracts, facilitating growth for those able to meet the rigorous demands outlined by the FCA. ## Notice Concession Contract for UK Bond Consolidated Tape Provider (subject to FCA Authorisation process). Estimated revenue is... : - PS3,952,439 exclusive of VAT - PS4,742,926.80 inclusive of VAT Bonds Consolidated Tape go live is currently estimated to be 22 June 2026. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The contract includes option to extend by a period of 2 years. Renewal: The contract includes option to extend by a period of 2 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020358-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 21 Jun 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £29,500,000 | | Lots value | £29,500,000 | | Awards value | £4,000,000 | | Contracts value | £3,952,439 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ETRADING SOFTWARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48812000 - Financial information systems - 66152000 - Financial market regulatory services - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services - 72212441 - Financial analysis software development services - 72212442 - Financial systems software development services - 72314000 - Data collection and collation services - 72317000 - Data storage services - 72318000 - Data transmission services - 72319000 - Data supply services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2026 at 12:40 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020358-2026 - 26 Jan 2026 at 13:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006656-2026 - 18 Sep 2025 at 16:39 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057901-2025 - 8 Sep 2025 at 14:44 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054749-2025 - 29 Aug 2025 at 14:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052561-2025 - 24 Mar 2025 at 16:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010991-2025 - 7 Mar 2025 at 10:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008302-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020358-2026 6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006656-2026 26th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057901-2025 18th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054749-2025 8th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052561-2025 29th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010991-2025 24th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008302-2025 7th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-117 CTP Bonds - Tender Notice Supporting Information - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10918 Zip file containing - the Concession Agreement, - Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, and - Annex 1 (redacted to protect Commercially Sensitive Information). ## Notice URLs - http://www.etradingsoftware.com - http://www.fca.org.uk - https://atamis-fca.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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