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Award

23 Aug 2023 at 14:41

Tender

07 Dec 2022 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking services for the procurement process titled "Cleanroom Management Systems" in the industry category of Added-value database services. The University intends to replace its current CMS system to manage cleanrooms and laboratories efficiently. This open procedure involves an Invitation to Tender stage and aims to enter into a 60-month contract with an estimated initial value of £100,000 to £150,000 excluding VAT. The contract was awarded to Stratocore.

This tender for Cleanroom Management Systems by the University of Southampton presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in database services and software solutions. Businesses offering expertise in tool booking, user management, training management, finance functions, and performance reporting are well-suited to compete. The contract value, procurement method, and contract duration provide a clear framework for potential suppliers to align their offerings to meet the University's requirements and expand their business through this opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cleanroom Management Systems

Notice Description

The University's Zepler Institute is looking to replace its current CMS system, called "The Living Database", designed by PhoeniX BV. This system is no longer supported by PhoeniX BV. The Living Database supports activities both in Cleanrooms and other laboratories with the following primary functions: a. Tool booking, b. Tool & user management (downtime, user access etc), c. Training management, d. Tool income management via finance, e. Tool performance reporting, In particular, the University is building a larger customer base nationally and internationally, both in Research and Commercial applications of the cleanrooms. As such it is increasingly important to manage the utilisation of the facility to the maximum possible and to control the movement of lots through the facility. This goes beyond the current capabilities of The Living Database.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University's Zepler Institute is looking to replace its current CMS system, called "The Living Database", designed by PhoeniX BV. This system is no longer supported by PhoeniX BV. The Living Database supports activities both in Cleanrooms and other laboratories with the following primary functions: a. Tool booking, b. Tool & user management (downtime, user access etc), c. Training management, d. Tool income management via finance, e. Tool performance reporting, In particular, the University is building a larger customer base nationally and internationally, both in Research and Commercial applications of the cleanrooms. As such it is increasingly important to manage the utilisation of the facility to the maximum possible and to control the movement of lots through the facility. This goes beyond the current capabilities of The Living Database. Procurement Process: This procurement process is being conducted as an open procedure; consisting of an Invitation to Tender stage Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage -Tenderers will be invited to submit formal tenders at this stage Contract Period: The University proposes to enter into a Contract for 60 months - this will be the maximum contract period, including any potential extensions with the successful tenderer. This will comprise of an initial contract period of 36 months for the provision of the software and services. The contract will be effective on signing. The initial term of the of 36 months will run from the date of delivery of the softwae and service with extensions if so agreed by the University, running from the expiry of the initial contract period. Contract Value: The estimated value of the initial 3-year contract period is within the range of PS100,000 to PS150,000, excluding VAT. This value includes all related components, services and maintenance for the initial contract period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038b75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024816-2023
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

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


CPV Codes

72321000 - Added-value database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£147,920 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20233 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Stratocore

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