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Autodesk Fusion 360 Software CADCAM

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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12 Aug 2025 at 10:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Autodesk Fusion 360 Software CADCAM", related to software packages and information systems, under the procurement category of goods. This contract, valued at £50,400, was awarded on 31st October 2024, with a contract period starting from 1st November 2024 and ending on 31st October 2028. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, suitable for SMEs, to fulfil collaborative research project needs with industrial partners. The project location is Derby, England, with postal code DE221GB. The awarded supplier is Arkance, classified as an SME.

This tender represents significant potential for business growth, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in software development and integration. Businesses with capabilities in providing advanced software solutions, particularly in the CADCAM domain, can gain valuable experience and recognition by participating in such governmental and educational projects. The success of Arkance, an SME, in securing this contract underscores the potential opportunities this sector holds for similarly scaled enterprises aiming to expand their footprint and partner with academic institutions for innovative ventures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autodesk Fusion 360 Software CADCAM

Notice Description

Autodesk Fusion 360 IISE collaborative research projects and industrial partners.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ff50067-2dd9-4304-8010-e3fa2efbf78d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954aec48-fb28-42a0-9874-c9387c853d29
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£50,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 4-5 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 DERBY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@derby.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01332 591094

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARKANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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