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Chemdata Licensing

NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2022 at 09:31

Award

17 Feb 2022 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender for "Chemdata Licensing," initiated by the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). This contract, classified under the goods category as a license management software package, covers the period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025, with a total contract value of £105,870. The procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior publication, justified by the unique rights of the supplier, NCEC Ricardo Group, who holds the software's source code. The award was made on 10 March 2022, and the location of delivery is in Lisburn, Northern Ireland.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for software companies, particularly those specialising in licensing management software or similar IT solutions, to expand their business. While the contract has already been awarded to NCEC Ricardo Group, businesses that can provide innovative solutions or competitive alternatives to NIFRS could find future opportunities as the organisation continually seeks software support and upgrades. Companies with experience in public sector contracts and those that can demonstrate exclusive rights or unique offerings may find themselves well-positioned for upcoming procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Chemdata Licensing

Notice Description

Chemdata Licensing for NIFRS for the period 01.04.2022-31.03.2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

Chemdata Licensing for NIFRS for the period 01.04.2022-31.03.2025

Procurement Information

As per Reg 32.2(b)(iii) - NCEC Ricardo hold the source code for this software and therefore is the only supplier who can provide the annual licensing required by NIFRS to access the product.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03183c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006540-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,870 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20224 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
NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Doreen Booth
Contact Email
doreen.booth@nifrs.org
Contact Phone
+44 2892664221

Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4SX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Wallace Park
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCEC RICARDO GROUP

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