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Software Licences and Training

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Award

23 Dec 2024 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has just completed a procurement process titled "Software Licences and Training", which falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000). This contract, awarded on 23rd December 2024 and running until 22nd December 2025, involves the supply of Comsol licenses used for multiphysics/chemical engineering, as well as associated training. The procurement, valued at £37,600 including VAT, is international in scope, covering areas such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. The awarded party is Academia Ltd, which is a large enterprise based in Hemel Hempstead.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the software and engineering sectors capable of providing specialised software licenses and training services. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) were deemed suitable to compete, suggesting a welcoming environment for a diverse range of suppliers. The procurement, managed through a framework agreement under Lot 4 - Miscellaneous software and license procurement, emphasises the demand for specialised software in scientific and engineering fields. Businesses equipped to offer such services may consider similar future procurement opportunities with UKAEA and other large public organisations.

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Notice Title

Software Licences and Training

Notice Description

Licences purchased via LUPC Framework - Lot 4 - Miscellaneous software and license procurement. Licences required are Comsol and used for multiphysics/chemical engineering. Also includes training. This is an award notice only, not a call to competition. Values include VAT. Term is for one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32d910f8-51dc-4e59-86e4-81798dccda06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5d8a0d-67b9-46f5-b55a-bf493b53125a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2024 - 22 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Guy Wells
Contact Email
guy.wells@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0123546

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

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