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Robotic Process Automation

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

14 Apr 2021 at 09:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Robotic Process Automation" contract, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, involved the provision of software robots designed to streamline the processing of repetitive data. This procurement falls under the automation systems category (CPV code: 48921000) and is located within the United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to UiPath SRL, has a total value of £151,400 and was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 30 November 2020, while the contract commenced on 1 December 2020 and will run until 30 November 2022, with the award notice published on 14 April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for companies that specialise in automation software and services. Businesses that can deliver innovative robotic process automation solutions are well-positioned to compete. Since the contract is a call-off from a framework agreement, potential bidders should ensure that they are part of relevant frameworks to participate in similar future tenders. Given the ongoing advancements in technology and automation, companies focusing on custom solutions or enhancements to existing processes will find ample opportunities for expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Robotic Process Automation

Notice Description

Provision of software robots to process repetitive data

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38d20ff4-c847-4889-bf56-395d034391db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf4ae81-7b14-469f-a69d-8561ab6ad70f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48921000 - Automation system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£151,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£151,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 1-2 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UIPATH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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