---
title: "WMS Software & License"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0590e7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-09-01"
---

# WMS Software & License

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0590e7

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## Summary

Southampton Solent University has completed the procurement process for "WMS Software & License" with the primary objective of purchasing software and licences for its existing simulation centre. Operating within the public authority sub-central government classification, the university facilitated this procurement under the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis using a direct procurement method categorized as below threshold without competition. The main procurement category was goods, focused on industry-specific software packages. This contract was awarded to Wartsila Voyage Oy, a supplier based in Helsinki, Finland, with the contract signed on 20th August 2025 and effective from 1st September 2025, lasting until 1st September 2035. The total contract value is £106,900 GBP, to be delivered in the UK region UKJ32.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specializing in software development, particularly those offering industry-specific software solutions. Although the method employed was direct, indicating a straightforward procurement process without competition, similar future opportunities may arise where small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software and licensing solutions can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence. Companies equipped to deliver specialized software tailored to academic and simulation environments may benefit from engaging with educational institutions like Southampton Solent University to meet specific technological needs.

## Notice

Purchase of software and Licences for existing simulation Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052634-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £106,900 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 0YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WARTSILA VOYAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 06:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052634-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052634-2025
  1st September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.solent.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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