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Mechanical Engineering Software - Contract Award

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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03 Sep 2020 at 17:15

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03 Sep 2020 at 17:00

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03 Sep 2020 at 16:43

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03 Sep 2020 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT in Blyth, England, has awarded a contract titled "Mechanical Engineering Software", aimed at providing engineering simulation and 3D design software. This procurement, classified under the Computer-aided design (CAD) software package category, is part of a single-sourced process with a total value of £284,164.27. The contract commenced on 17 April 2020 and will run until 10 April 2023. The tender period closed on 1 April 2020, with additional support and maintenance services included over the three-year contract duration.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and third sector organisations (VCSEs) that offer engineering simulation and design services. Companies with expertise in CAD software or those providing maintenance and support for engineering tools will find this a relevant area for business growth. Given the specific nature of the services required and the chosen procurement method, there is a precedent for strategic partnerships, as evidenced by the involvement of suppliers Ansys and Wilde Analysis, who are essential in supporting the operational needs of the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult.

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Notice Title

Mechanical Engineering Software - Contract Award

Notice Description

Award of Contract - Provision of engineering simulation and 3D design software, including mechanical CFD and mechanical simulation, modelling and analysis solutions. Maintenance, upgrades and support over 3 years are included.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6720d84-694b-420a-9d31-aa044e4ded39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33455e5-2dcf-43d7-8277-f2b8d3610ea2
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
Other - Single Sourced - OJEU notice released
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48321000 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£284,164 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£284,163 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2020 - 10 Apr 2023 2-3 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
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLYTH
Postcode
NE24 1LZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Croft
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ANSYS

WILDE ANALYSIS

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