Scope
Reference
HSE/T4489
Description
Ingres is a proprietary database; OpenROAD is the software that manages the flow of data (business logic). Both products must be licensed to be used.
HSE has been using the Ingres database and associated OpenROAD software for storing corporate data and delivering applications to meet business needs since 1992.
HSE's applications have been developed using the OpenROAD product over 30 years and are integral to a number of current business processes.
Contract 1. The Provision of Ingres Database and OpenROAD Software
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,999,000 excluding VAT
- £4,798,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 December 2025 to 30 December 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
Schedule 5 paragraph 5 (a) and (b).
Ingres is a proprietary database; OpenROAD is the software that manages the flow of data (business logic). Both products must be licensed to be used.
HSE has been using the Ingres database and associated OpenROAD software for storing corporate data and delivering applications to meet business needs since 1992.
HSE's applications have been developed using the OpenROAD product over 30 years and are integral to a number of current business processes.
Supplier
ACTIAN EUROPE LIMITED
- Companies House: 05490314
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMBH-9742-VRTY
Cannon Place
London
EC4N 6AF
United Kingdom
Email: paul.corio@hcl-software.com
Website: http://actian.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. The Provision of Ingres Database and OpenROAD Software
Contracting authority
Health and Safety Executive
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBXM-4389-TXVZ
Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside
Liverpool
L20 7HS
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@hse.gov.uk
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Public authority - central government