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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4364 EPLAN Software annual subscription

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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10 Oct 2024 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for an annual subscription to Eplan Electrical design software has been completed. The tender, titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4364 EPLAN Software annual subscription," falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and is valued at £34,043. The procurement stage is the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 8th October 2024 and scheduled to run from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2025. This procurement is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a lucrative growth opportunity, especially for businesses that operate in the software solutions sector. Although this particular contract was awarded to Rittal Limited, a niche supplier, it highlights UKRI's ongoing need for specialised software services, signalling potential future opportunities. Businesses with expertise in tailored software solutions or those looking to form partnerships with original suppliers like Rittal Limited could find similar future contracts advantageous. This procurement was targeted towards larger organisations, as indicated by the suitability criteria excluding SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4364 EPLAN Software annual subscription

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for the Eplan Electrical design software (12 months subscription). This software is only available to purchase through 1 company as there is no reseller network available in the UK. 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
ocds-b5fd17-b6602ff2-d505-4d84-bfa6-e4e00f248c7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61533637-f179-41aa-920b-424aa4ab897c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£34,043 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,043 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 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 & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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

RITTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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