Award

SMART Technology Adoption for Digital Innovation Acceleration Support for Businesses

WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Oct 2021 at 14:54

Tender

18 May 2021 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "SMART Technology Adoption for Digital Innovation Acceleration Support for Businesses". This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on production management consultancy services. The procurement method follows an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 23rd June 2021. The winning contract has a total value of £450,000 for a service designed to aid businesses across Wales in embracing digital and automation technologies, promoting a more resilient manufacturing base.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital transformation, automation, and consultancy services. Particularly, firms with expertise in areas such as digital simulation, robotics, and data systems will find this procurement well-suited to their capabilities. Moreover, collaboration among consortia could enhance competitive chances, allowing organisations to pool resources and expertise to meet the comprehensive requirements of the Welsh Government's objectives in driving economic and social benefits through technological innovation.

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Notice Title

SMART Technology Adoption for Digital Innovation Acceleration Support for Businesses

Notice Description

The Welsh Government is seeking to engage with quality providers to deliver a service that will support businesses across Wales to embrace digital and automation technologies, employing an Industry 4.0 approach to create a more resilient manufacturing base, and so a more resilient Wales.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Client is seeking to engage with quality providers to deliver a service that will support businesses across Wales to embrace digital and automation technologies, employing an Industry 4.0 approach to create a more resilient manufacturing base, and so a more resilient Wales. The support will focus on three key areas: Digital Simulation - including digital twinning, and Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR) technologies. Automation - including robotics, mass customisation Digital systems - including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT). The successful providers must have substantial industry experience applicable to the Manufacturing sector in order to provide an expert consultancy service to businesses across Wales.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b23b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024787-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

79415000 - Production management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£309,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000623300

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID

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