---
title: "Optimus Support & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f88"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# Optimus Support & Maintenance

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f88

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Optimus Support & Maintenance" contract was conducted by The National Archives, a central government public authority located in Richmond, United Kingdom. The procurement aimed at securing a 12-month support and maintenance agreement for the Optimus software. This procurement process was completed under a direct method without competition, indicating it fell below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract, valued at £13,147.50 net of VAT and with a gross amount of £15,777.00, was awarded on 29th April 2026 and is active from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027. The process was finalised on 21st May 2026, with delivery locations specified within the UK regions of UKI and UKJ. The main category of this procurement is goods, particularly focusing on software packages and information systems.

This tender presents business opportunities primarily for companies involved in IT support and software maintenance. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Optichrome Limited, which specialise in providing robust software support services, are ideally positioned to compete for such contracts. Engaging in such contracts can solidify relationships with government entities and provide a consistent revenue stream over the contract duration. Although this particular process did not involve open competition, familiarity with this sector and direct procurement opportunities could give businesses a competitive edge for future tenders in similar categories. Additionally, for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio with government contracts, participating in such procurement processes can enhance their standing and experience within public sector frameworks.

## Notice

Optimus software 12-month support and maintenance agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047230-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,147 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| 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 | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 14:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047230-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047230-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.optichrome.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/

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