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GB-Swindon: UKRI-3877 VSim annual maintenance for UNIX and WINDOWS

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2024 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council has awarded a contract for the maintenance of VSim for Plasma Discharges and Microwave Devices for Linux and Windows. The procurement process took place in Swindon, South East, United Kingdom. The tender had an end date of 7th March 2024, and the contract period is from 8th March 2024 to 7th March 2025. The procurement method details were not specified, and the main procurement category was goods.

This tender for VSim maintenance presents an opportunity for businesses in the software package and information systems industry, particularly those dealing with maintenance services for UNIX and WINDOWS. Companies with expertise in providing support for such systems and based in the United Kingdom may be well-suited to compete. The buyer, UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council, has awarded the contract to Tech-X Corporation, a large-scale supplier based in Colorado, USA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-3877 VSim annual maintenance for UNIX and WINDOWS

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for support and maintenance of VSim for Plasma Discharges and Microwave Devices for Linux and Windows. Due to technical reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75f0de30-70c8-429e-8d2d-a2b00543544d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£32,314 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,314 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2024 - 7 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+447720143639

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECH-X

Further Information

Notice Documents

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