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2717-S - Aspen Suite Software

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

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01 Sep 2023 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited has awarded a contract for the procurement of Aspen Plus - Process Simulation for Chemicals and Aspen Capital Cost Estimator software. The procurement process, which was initiated as a tender, used a limited procurement method with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, titled "2717-S - Aspen Suite Software," falls under the goods category within the software package and information systems classification. The contract, awarded to Aspen Technology Inc, is valued at 278,182 USD and was signed on August 1, 2023. The buying organisation, located in Redcar, United Kingdom, selected the Aspen offering following an assessment against specific technical requirements.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the technology development sector to engage in the supply of software solutions for process technology applications. Companies specialising in process simulation, engineering design, and techno-economic analysis within the chemicals industry would find this contract suitable for their expertise. The procurement process, led by the Centre for Process Innovation Limited, aims to meet specific technical needs by selecting a particular economic operator due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. Businesses interested in providing similar solutions tailored to the outlined requirements could explore collaboration opportunities with the buying organisation for future procurement projects.

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Notice Title

2717-S - Aspen Suite Software

Notice Description

Aspen Plus - Process Simulation for Chemicals and Aspen Capital Cost Estimator for use within Process Technology for use where engineering design and techno-economic analysis are required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CPI have a requirement for - Aspen Plus - Process Simulation for Chemicals and Aspen Capital Cost Estimator for use within Process Technology for use where engineering design and techno-economic analysis are required.

Procurement Information

The Aspen offering of Aspen Plus and Aspen Capital Cost Estimator has been selected by CPI, following an assessment of alternative applications available on the market (Intelligen Inc SuperPro Designer software). Solutions were assessed against CPI's requirements for use within Process Technology for use where engineering design and techno-economic analysis are required for mass & energy balances for complex projects and the Aspen offering was the only solution available to meet CPI's needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f8ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025790-2023
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£278,182 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 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
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
CPI Procurement
Contact Email
e-tendering@uk-cpi.com
Contact Phone
+44 1740625716

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPEN TECHNOLOGY

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