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UK2 – Preliminary Market Engagement – Sellafield Limited: Software Asset Management Services

Sellafield Limited · Local or regional public body

In brief

Sellafield Limited has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £4,800,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 5 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 15 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Sellafield Ltd is considering a call for competition for Software Asset Management (SAM) Services under the Technology Services 4 (TS4) Framework Agreement (RM6190) Lot 4 – Infrastructure Management. We anticipate launching this call for competition in October 2026. Sellafield Ltd is seeking supplier insights and feedback on the proposed competition and scope. The scope of the Software Asset Management Services is as follows: • Effective Licence Position (ELP) Assessments o Reconciling software licence entitlements against actual software consumption. o Delivering SAM insights through reporting and analytical services. o Supporting informed decision-making for cost optimisation and risk mitigation. • Software Advisory and Audit Services o Ensuring contractual obligations are met for all licensor audits. o Provision of expert guidance, evidence-based compliance assessments, and audit support. • Software Licensing and Compliance Advice o Comprehensive support for managing and defending of third-party software audits. o Specialised focus on Tier 1 licensor audits to navigate complex requirements. • SAM Tooling & Process Management Support o Front-end and back-end technical support for Flexera (SAM tooling). o SAM process management. o SAM Service Request / Request Fulfilment.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 072310-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 072386-2026
  3. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 073046-2026

About the buyer

Sellafield LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

249

Awards

205

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

All tenders and awards from Sellafield Limited

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From notice 072310-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 July 2026, last updated 3 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.