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title: "Microsoft Enterprise and On-Premise Infrastructure Licensing Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06af93"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-08"
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# Microsoft Enterprise and On-Premise Infrastructure Licensing Agreement

Buyer: NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af93

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## Summary

NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED (NESO) sought to establish a Microsoft Enterprise and On-Premise Infrastructure Licensing Agreement, a procurement focused on the "Software package and information systems" industry category within the UK region. This tender process fell under the procurement stage of Award, with Insight Direct (UK) Limited being the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £11,836,235.37, was signed on 5th May 2026. Notably, the procurement adhered to a limited process, specifically a Direct Award under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Products and Associated Services 2 (TePAS2) Framework. The decision for a Direct Award was due to technical dependencies and the necessity for a seamless transition of services essential to NESO's operations.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software reselling, particularly those experienced with Microsoft licensing. Large-scale enterprises or resellers adept in infrastructure and licensing solutions would find this tender advantageous due to the scope involving enterprise licensing and on-premise infrastructure. Companies capable of providing seamless integration and management of software subscriptions, ensuring security compliance and business operation continuity, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, especially within frameworks that permit Direct Awards due to their strategic necessity.

## Notice

Provision of Microsoft Enterprise and on-premise infrastructure licences, including associated software subscriptions and reseller services, to support NESO's core business operations and transition from the existing TSA arrangement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Microsoft Enterprise and on-premise infrastructure licensing, including Microsoft 365 subscriptions, server and infrastructure software licences, and associated reseller services. The contract supports NESO's transition from the existing TSA arrangement to a standalone Microsoft licensing estate, ensuring continuity of critical business services, security compliance, and operational resilience. The scope includes the supply, management and administration of software licences required to meet NESO's current and future business requirements over the contract term. The contract has been awarded via Direct Award under the CCS TePAS2 Framework (RM6098).

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded without prior publication of a contract notice as a Direct Award under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Products and Associated Services 2 (TePAS2) Framework Agreement (RM6098). The framework was established through a compliant competitive procurement process and permits Direct Award in accordance with its call-off procedures. The contract relates to the provision of Microsoft Enterprise and on-premise infrastructure licensing required to support NESO's transition from the existing TSA arrangement to a standalone Microsoft licensing estate. A Direct Award was determined to be the lowest-risk and most proportionate route to market, taking into account Microsoft's incumbent position, technical dependencies within the existing environment, and the time-critical requirements associated with the TSA exit. The award has been made in accordance with the terms of the framework agreement and applicable procurement regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053722-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,836,235 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED |
| Locality | WOKINGHAM |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG41 5BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Winnersh |
| Westminster constituency | Wokingham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053722-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.neso.energy/

## Provenance

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