---
title: "Autodesk Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Collection standard named user subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eb32"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-28"
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# Autodesk Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Collection standard named user subscription

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eb32

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council involved the awarding of a contract for the "Autodesk Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Collection standard named user subscription". This contract is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on computer-aided design (CAD) software packages and subscription services, predominantly serving the architects, engineers, and construction sectors. The contracting process followed a direct procurement method, being below the threshold and executed without competition. The contract was awarded to ARKANCE UK LIMITED on 28th November 2025, with an active status for the provision period concluding on 29th November 2025, and the total contract value amounting to approximately £107,963.10 (gross). The procurement was undertaken for services within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the Bradford region (UKE41).

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of software tools, particularly those within the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Companies specialising in CAD software and subscription services that can cater to government requests efficiently stand to benefit significantly. Given the direct procurement method employed, businesses capable of offering competitively priced services below the threshold without extensive competition requirements would find this contract particularly appealing. Moreover, companies of all sizes, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-positioned to take advantage of such opportunities, contributing to their growth and establishment as preferred suppliers within the public sector.

## Notice

The AEC collection is a package of multiple computer-aided design software tools, such as AutoCAD and Revit. Selections of these tools are used by architects, engineers and construction specialists such as fire safety experts, often on a daily basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078157-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,969 |
| Contracts value | £89,969 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48321000 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software package
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 14:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078157-2025
- 28 Nov 2025 at 14:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078154-2025
- 28 Nov 2025 at 14:37 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078151-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078157-2025
  28th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078154-2025
  28th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078151-2025
  28th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arkance.world
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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