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EDINA GeognoSIS Software

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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26 Jul 2023 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh completed a procurement process for the purchase of GeognoSIS software, a key component of Digimap's mapping infrastructure. The tender, identified as NCA21136, falls under the services category with a focus on digital mapping services. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The University of Edinburgh awarded the contract to Cadcorp on June 26, 2023, with a contract value of £82,075.

This opportunity could benefit businesses specializing in mapping software development services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality digital mapping solutions. The competitive criteria for the tender included both quality and price elements. The University of Edinburgh's decision was influenced by market research indicating the necessity to retain the Cadcorp software due to technical reasons and the potential negative impact of a software change on the Digimap service.

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Notice Title

EDINA GeognoSIS Software

Notice Description

GeognoSIS software is a key component of Digimap's mapping infrastructure. Digimap is an online service, operated by Edina, offering a variety of maps and spatial data to subscribing academic institutions across the UK higher and further education sectors. Digimap is used by 124 UK institutions with 75,000 registered users

Lot Information

Lot 1

GeognoSIS software is a key component of Digimap's mapping infrastructure. Digimap is an online service, operated by Edina, offering a variety of maps and spatial data to subscribing academic institutions across the UK higher and further education sectors. Digimap is used by 124 UK institutions with 75,000 registered users.

Procurement Information

Recent market research studies have shown if the University of Edinburgh were to replace the Cadcorp software, would in fact require a complete re-engineering of the Digimap service. The Cadcorp software is an integral part of Digimap and no alternative software is immediately directly compatible without an entire re-development of every aspect of the service. In addition to this, the investment (in terms of time and staff effort) required to replace the software at this stage would force the service to close on financial grounds. Changing the software now would also offer no material improvement to the service either for the customer or for internal operational efficiency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ea80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021658-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71354100 - Digital mapping services

72212326 - Mapping software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,075 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Laura Harkins
Contact Email
laura.harkins@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CADCORP

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