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GB-Swindon: UKRI-1774 Embedded FPGA Software Development

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Nov 2021 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-1774 Embedded FPGA Software Development" was initiated by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in Swindon, UK. This contract falls within the industry category of industry-specific software packages and was awarded on 2nd November 2021, with a total contract value of £48,720. The contract period commenced on 3rd November 2021 and is set to conclude on 3rd March 2022. This tender represents the award stage within the overall procurement process.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in software development, particularly those with expertise in embedded systems and relevant technology applications. Companies specialising in developing software for advanced instrumentation or those with experience in the aerospace and weather forecasting industries may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The involvement of industry players like Firmsoft Ltd indicates a preference for suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, technical solutions.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-1774 Embedded FPGA Software Development

Notice Description

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has funded MMT Group RAL Space to develop part of an instrument and carry out a system trade off analysis for application in microwave sensing for nowcasting weather for extreme events and other downstream weather applications. As part of this work, embedded software to control the HYMS instrument needs to be developed and demonstrated.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43319a0e-4442-4732-9f28-829d50a0b56d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,720 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2021 - 3 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND 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 1FL
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRMSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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