---
title: "Black Duck Software Licence Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066384"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-09"
---

# Black Duck Software Licence Subscription

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066384

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## Summary

The procurement process for NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, United Kingdom, involved a direct award contract to Black Duck Software Limited. The tender, titled "Black Duck Software Licence Subscription", falls under the IT services industry category and covers consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract is a 4-year subscription for various Black Duck products and was processed without competition due to the proprietary nature of the software, commencing on 20 June 2026 and ending on 31 March 2030. The procurement stage has been completed as of 9 June 2026, with an award value of GBP 2,688,000 inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of working with proprietary software platforms. Since the procurement method was a direct award due to the lack of resellers, businesses with unique software or those able to offer exclusive solutions are well-positioned for such contracts. Firms capable of developing software that complements or integrates with specialized platforms like Black Duck might find opportunities for future collaboration with public entities like NPL Management Limited. Expanding into such niches could provide businesses with strategic partnerships and a steady revenue stream over the contract period.

## Notice

Black Duck 4 year licence subscription to the following products: Black Duck SCA, Black Duck Binary Analysis, Black Duck Coverity, Black Duck Defensics, Black Duck Seeker, Black Duck Software Risk Manager, Black Duck Polaris Platform, Black Duck Code Sight.

### Procurement Information

NPL are buying Black Duck proprietary software from Black Duck. As there are no resellers there is no competition and as this service is not available via a compliant Procurement framework NPL must therefore award directly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054284-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,240,000 |
| Contracts value | £2,240,000 |

## 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 | BLACK DUCK SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 12:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054284-2026
- 9 Jun 2026 at 11:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054248-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 16:28 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020106-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054284-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054248-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020106-2026
  5th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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