Tender

Software Engineering and Application Development Services & Associated Consultancy

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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23 Aug 2024 at 10:30

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05 Aug 2024 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for a Framework Agreement titled "Software Engineering and Application Development Services & Associated Consultancy" under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services. This procurement process, currently at the tender stage, involves the procurement of services across three distinct Lots: Maintenance, Migration and Interoperability of Models; User Interfaces to Models/Integrated DSS; and Consultancy/Specialist Services. The total contract value is estimated at £250,000 GBP. The deadline for receipt of tenders has been extended to 16 September 2024 at 10:00 AM, with bidders required to confirm their intention to tender by emailing Procurement@forestresearch.gov.uk by 10 September 2024 at 5:00 PM. The procurement process is open to multiple suppliers, with agreements offering potential extensions of up to two additional years beyond the initial contract period. All submissions must be made electronically through the specified online platform.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in software engineering, application development, and consultancy services to engage in long-term projects with the Forestry Commission. Companies specialising in these areas can compete for any combination of the three Lots, which can provide substantial growth prospects especially for those with expertise in maintaining and migrating software models, developing user interfaces, and offering specialist consultancy services. Given the multi-supplier nature of the framework, both established firms and emerging enterprises have the opportunity to secure and contribute to government-led environmental research initiatives, fostering innovation and securing steady revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Software Engineering and Application Development Services & Associated Consultancy

Notice Description

Forest Research intends to award a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for software engineering, application development and related consultancy services covering the following Lots, each reflecting a different need. Lot 1 - Maintenance, Migration and Interoperability of Models Lot 2 - User interfaces to Models/Integrated DSS Lot 3 - Consultancy / Specialist Services

Lot Information

Maintenance, Migration and Interoperability of Models

To support and add functionality to existing Forest Research systems and migrate existing systems to new technologies. A full specification is available in the procurement document.

Options: 2 x 1 years

User Interfaces to Models/Integrated DSS

A requirement to create and deliver web and/or mobile user interfaces for integrated decision support tools. A full specification is available in the procurement document.

Options: 2 x 1 years

Consultancy / Specialist Services

Consultancy and specialist services in support of Lot 1 and Lot 2. A full specification is available in the procurement document.

Options: 2 x 1 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048782
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027015-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@forestresearch.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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