Award

Autonomous Pod Development

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

01 Sep 2023 at 10:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Aston University involved the award of a contract for the development of an Autonomous Pod within the Software package and information systems industry category. The tender, named "Autonomous Pod Development," had a total value of £120,000 and was procured through a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract period is scheduled to run from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on February 14, 2023. The awarded supplier was Richmond Design and Marketing Ltd, and the contract was finalised on March 1, 2023. The procurement aimed at enhancing existing autonomous technologies and was located in Birmingham, England.

This tender for Autonomous Pod Development presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the services sector, to engage in projects related to software package and information systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software development and systems integration would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contracting authority, Aston University, sought innovative solutions for improving autonomous technologies, creating avenues for businesses to showcase their capabilities in developing cutting-edge software packages. By participating in this tender, businesses can gain valuable experience and contribute to the advancement of autonomous technologies within the specified industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autonomous Pod Development

Notice Description

Development of Existing Autonomous Pod

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b9e6e6a-bb05-40b7-83b4-88ec33e0c43f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da0f3ac-bd2e-4e1c-8545-6e39b35695e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICHMOND DESIGN AND MARKETING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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