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UKRI-1673 NC3Rs ARRIVE Compliance Checking Software Tool

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Award

15 Mar 2023 at 14:05

Tender

26 Aug 2022 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the development of a free-to-use software tool to assess manuscript compliance with the ARRIVE Essential 10. This tender falls under the IT services industry category and was completed on March 15, 2023. The award was given to SciCrunch Inc. for a contract value of £200,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a focus on service delivery in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in software development and IT consultancy to compete. The procurement stage involved a tender process that prioritized technical and quality aspects. Businesses interested in providing innovative software services within the UK market could benefit from participating in this tender to enhance their growth prospects and establish key partnerships.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1673 NC3Rs ARRIVE Compliance Checking Software Tool

Notice Description

Development of a free-to-use software tool to assess manuscripts rapidly and automatically for their compliance with the ARRIVE Essential 10.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Development of a free-to-use software tool to assess manuscripts rapidly and automatically for their compliance with the ARRIVE Essential 10. 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/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036373
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007542-2023
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48317000 - Word-processing software package

48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72212317 - Word-processing software development services

72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20232 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
MRC Procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793867000

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

SCICRUNCH

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