Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d07-b0e6-730a-b2a5-b72cec8924c0/pan-defra-nec-contract-management-system closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Pan-Defra NEC Contract Management System [Defra](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value £3,500,000 to £8,000,000 Published 13 Jan 2025 Deadline Closed 14 Feb 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at [defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome](https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome) Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. The Authority requires to provide a Contract Management System (CMS) and any related services in order for Defra to manage various New Engineering Contracts (NEC), supporting a number of key infrastructure assets. The Authority is seeking a direct supplier to provide a 'Commercial off the shelf' (COTS), 'Software as a Service' (SaaS), that also has the capability and expertise to manage all standard requirements of New Engineering Contract (NEC) model services, NEC3 and NEC4 contract forms, processes, clauses and roles promoted under NEC ways of working across the Defra Group. The supplier shall also provide full implementation, transition and data migration support, initial and ongoing training and initial and ongoing technical support and all necessary system maintenance and upgrades throughout the contract term. The contract value is expected to be up to £8,000,000 (net of VAT) during the overall maximum 8-year term (5+1+1+1), which includes the cost of implementation, ongoing operational service charges, contract extensions, contract changes and an allowance for indexing of prices. The contract value is an estimate only and will be dependent upon whether an extension (in part or in whole) is enacted, whether any optional services (in part or in whole) are enacted, the extent of any contract changes, and the indices used to index prices. NEC contract management is an ongoing requirement for departments across the Authority. The suite of NEC contracts that are used by the Authority include, but are not limited to, the Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC), Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC), Facilities Management Contract (FMC), Term Service Contract (TSC) and Professional Services Contract (PSC). As multiple partner agencies across the Authority use this standard suite of contracts, one system is being sought to enable consistency and improved ways of working across the Authority group. Read full description ## CPV classification Information technology services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/775a8d0e-54c4-45cd-b43c-2eb599580850) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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