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title: "Oracle - multiple support contract renewals - 2026 onwards"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eb16"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-12"
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# Oracle - multiple support contract renewals - 2026 onwards

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eb16

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited, a public authority based in Warrington, UK, has concluded a direct award contract with Oracle for the co-terming of multiple support contract renewals. The procurement, awarded on 12 January 2026, is for software support services under the main category of services, and it aims to consolidate existing Oracle support contracts into a single contract. This direct award, covering a period from 1 January 2026 to 5 April 2027, falls under the legal basis 2023/54 of the UK Procurement Act 2023, ensuring continuity of service for essential systems. The procurement process has entered the award stage, with the contract already signed to prevent any disruptions to critical operations.

This contract creates opportunities for businesses involved in software support services. Service providers that can offer similar capabilities or complementary services to Oracle's proprietary products could benefit from exploring collaboration or subcontracting opportunities. Additionally, businesses focusing on offering operational efficiency solutions may find this as a learning point for future tenders. Companies with expertise in navigating direct award processes and offering technical exclusivity services stand well-suited to engage in similar opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

Sellafield Limited have, following the publication of both a UK5 and a UK6 notice, completed this direct award with supplier Oracle for upcoming support contract renewals, and this contract has been signed by both parties. The first renewal began from 01.01.2026. This contract will align various Sellafield on-prem support contract renewals from four + expiry/renewal dates to only one expiry/renewal date. New expiry date 05.04.2027.

### Procurement Information

Sellafield Ltd have now entered into a direct award agreement for a fixed term of sixteen (16) months in respect of the existing Oracle support contracts currently active and in use. Please see below justification as per UK5 and UK6 previously published notices: The primary objective of this direct award is to consolidate and co-term the multiple existing support contracts into a single, unified agreement. This approach is intended to achieve contractual alignment, operational efficiency, and continuity of essential support services for critical systems. Justification for Direct Award The decision to proceed by way of direct award is based on the following legally defensible grounds: Value for Money The proposed direct award ensures continuity of service for critical Oracle systems and avoids disproportionate technical and project complexity or cost that would arise from re-procuring or transitioning to an alternative supplier. Consolidating contracts into a single agreement will deliver administrative efficiencies and reduce the risk of service disruption. Technical Exclusivity and No Competition Oracle is the sole provider of support services for its proprietary software products. No alternative supplier can provide the required support for these licences. Continuity of Service Maintaining uninterrupted support is essential to ensure compliance, security, and operational stability for systems critical to Sellafield Ltd's business and regulatory obligations. Any lapse in support could result in significant operational and legal risk. Proportionality under Procurement Act 2023 The direct award is proportionate to the nature and scope of the requirement, given the limited duration (16 months) and the objective of aligning existing contracts rather than procuring new products or services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002409-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £811,950 |
| Contracts value | £811,950 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORACLE - ON-PREM CO-TERMING OF MULTIPLE CONTRACT RENEWALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 16:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002409-2026
- 1 Dec 2025 at 13:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078496-2025
- 28 Nov 2025 at 13:40 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078097-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002409-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078496-2025
  1st December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078097-2025
  28th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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