---
title: "OpenText Optimised Assist 2026-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067e15"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-08"
---

# OpenText Optimised Assist 2026-2027

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067e15

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has awarded a contract under the title "OpenText Optimised Assist 2026-2027" in the industry category of software support services. This procurement process, conducted by the NDA located in Cumbria, UK, involves a direct award without competition, specifically falling below the threshold of competitive bidding. The tender started with the contract signing on March 25, 2026, and spans from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The contract, valued at £133,540 excluding VAT, is intended to provide patching and support for the OpenText Content Server.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on software support and maintenance. The contract is optimally suited for large-scale service providers given the scope of work entailed in supporting a central government project. Companies positioned in the software support sector can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their credentials within public sector contracting, potentially leading to further business with governmental bodies.

## Notice

OpenText Optimised Assist 2026-2027 (Direct Award) - OpenText Optimised Assist is to provide patching and support for OpenText Content Server contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031981-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £133,540 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA24 3HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 13:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031981-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031981-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-decommissioning-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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