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Mathmatical Technical Computing Software

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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02 Sep 2024 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Mathematical Technical Computing Software," focusing on acquiring industry-specific software under the classification code 48100000. The software is designed to support various technical computing functionalities including machine learning, data manipulation, and network analysis. The procurement, valued at £118,097.94, was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the SLRA agreement. The contract was awarded to Academia Ltd and covers the delivery location within Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the significant dates being the tender period ending on 2nd August 2024 and the contract commencing on 5th August 2024 and concluding on 4th August 2027.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in industry-specific software solutions, particularly those offering advanced computing capabilities. The direct award to Academia Ltd showcases a significant trust in suppliers who can provide reliable and expertly integrated software services. Enterprises that excel in similar technical software provisions, especially those adept in frameworks and agreements like the SLRA, could find potential growth in strengthening their partnerships and expertise with academic institutions. Businesses equipped to deliver high-end technical computing solutions should consider engaging in similar procurement opportunities to expand their market presence and leverage sophisticated industry needs for future growth. While this particular tender was not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, it underscores the importance of aligning competencies with specialised procurement frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mathmatical Technical Computing Software

Notice Description

Provision of industry specific Wolfram Mathematica is a software system with built-in libraries for several areas of technical computing that allow machine learning, statistics, symbolic computation, data manipulation, network analysis, time series analysis, NLP, optimization, plotting functions and various types of data, implementation of algorithms, creation of user interfaces, and interfacing with programs written in other programming languages. The provision of this software via a trusted re-seller Academia who provide this as a service, they were awarded after a review of the market for the viable routes that offered the best terms for the University. The framework allow for a direct award to the top ranked supplier for LOT 4 of the SLRA agreement which Academia are.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24cddfac-3fa1-41e2-836f-819a010f061c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83b26bd0-bc53-4511-87b9-7c95f3b447dc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,097 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,097 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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