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Additional Autodesk Simulation Software Requirements

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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30 Jan 2025 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed the procurement of additional Autodesk simulation software to enhance the functionalities at the AMRC site. The contract, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, was awarded through a selective procurement method via a call-off from the SLRA framework agreement. Academia Limited, the top-ranked supplier in Lot 4 of this agreement, was awarded the contract valued at £156,045. The contract period is from 30th January 2025 to 28th March 2026, with the project location being in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software provision and support services. SMEs, in particular, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders, given the procurement method's suitability requirements favouring smaller enterprises. Companies that offer robust software solutions and possess the capability to integrate with existing Autodesk suites would benefit from engaging in these tenders, thereby expanding their market reach and strengthening their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Additional Autodesk Simulation Software Requirements

Notice Description

Requirement of additional software packages and support for the current Autodesk suite, to enable additional functions and tasks to be carried out at the AMRC site. Previous agreement has been via Academia as the reseller offering a partnership with the University to provide Autodesk functionality. Procured through the SLRA agreement which Academia are the top ranked supplier within LOT 4 and this allows for a direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3205192-aa5c-4fc8-a95a-695b4feaf2fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70ef521a-77e7-40b7-a64b-e951bddc8523
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£156,045 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£156,045 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Liam Norburn
Contact Email
l.norburn@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
011421 57578

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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