---
title: "Provision of Software Licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055b77"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055b77"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055b77.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055b77.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2025-07-08"
---

# Provision of Software Licence

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055b77

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055b77)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055b77.json)

## Summary

The procurement process initiated by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, involved the provision of a software licence for Abaqus and support. This tender, categorized under 'goods' in the industry, covered laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, as well as software packages and information systems. The contract was awarded to Technia Ltd with completion adhered to by April 2025. The procurement method was classified under 'Below threshold - unknown'. Several regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, were designated delivery loci.

This tender offers considerable potential for business growth, especially for those providing software solutions and related technical support. The opportunity was well-suited for large-scale businesses with capabilities in delivering software packages and precision equipment to a wide geographic spread within the UK. Engaging in such procurement processes can enable businesses to expand their market reach and strengthen their position within public sector contracts, particularly in the technology and precision systems domain. Technia Ltd's success in securing this contract underscores the importance of scalability and capacity in meeting comprehensive public procurement requirements.

## Notice

Software licence Abaqus and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038373-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,403 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| 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 | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECHNIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 15:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038373-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038373-2025
  8th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055b77. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055b77.json.