---
title: "Actian Software License Subscription Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ceee"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-07-31"
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# Actian Software License Subscription Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ceee

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the University of the West of England focused on the "Actian Software License Subscription Renewal," falling under the industry category of software package and information systems. The process took place in Bristol, in the UK region of UKK12, with the tender initiation date on 31st July 2026. This stage of the procurement, marked as "award" and "contract," utilised the direct award method due to the unique requirement for the Actian software licenses which are exclusively available from Actian Europe Limited, the chosen supplier. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £5,159,999.99, is scheduled to start on the 13th of August 2026 and will end on the 15th of June 2029. The standstill period concludes on the 12th of August 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity specifically for businesses that align with providing software solutions, although the procurement method in this case limits potential suppliers to those uniquely positioned with proprietary technology or exclusive supply chains. Actian Europe Limited, being the exclusive holder of the software licenses necessary for the university's needs, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to this tender. For other businesses, similar future opportunities might be viable if they possess unique intellectual property or exclusive rights to essential goods or services in their sector. Such procurements emphasize the importance of fostering innovation and securing exclusive capabilities to create niche avenues for business growth.

## Notice

Renewal of Actian OpenRoad and Ingress Licenses Subscription

### Procurement Information

The University has used OpenRoad and Ingress Software to support a business application that cannot operate without it. The right to use the software is available only from Actian under a subscription licence, and no alternative supplier can provide the required licence. The University therefore intends to make direct award under Section41, relying on the schedule 5 justification that only a particular supplier can supply the required software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072515-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2026 - 15 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,299,999 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTIAN EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 08:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072515-2026
- 20 Jul 2026 at 13:22 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068285-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072515-2026
  31st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068285-2026
  20th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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