---
title: "Procurement of M-Files Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06097d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-01-20"
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# Procurement of M-Files Licenses

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06097d

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## Summary

The procurement process for M-Files Licenses has been conducted by the Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The industry category falls under "Software package and information systems" with the main procurement category being goods. This particular procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the process having been completed. The selective procurement method employed was a restricted procedure, targeting suppliers capable of meeting specific criteria. A contract was signed on 18th December 2025, with Softcat plc identified as the successful supplier for delivering to MOD Abbeywood, Filton, Bristol.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity within the IT and software industry, particularly for companies with expertise in software package and information system solutions. Businesses capable of offering competitive pricing structures and adhering to strict government and defence standards would have been well-suited to compete in this selective process. As a contract with governmental departments can lead to further opportunities, businesses offering similar software support services could enhance their growth prospects by positioning themselves as strong contenders for future tenders within the defence sector.

## Notice

Procurement of M-Files Licenses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004627-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004627-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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