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Tendering Platform

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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28 Apr 2025 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Tendering Platform" was initiated by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, a public authority in central government, headquartered at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, UK. This tender, classified under industry categories related to software package and management systems, reached the award stage, with contracts active from 14th April 2025 to 13th April 2026. The process utilized a direct procurement method, conducted below the threshold without competition, and resulted in an award on 28th April 2025 to BiP Solutions Ltd. The contract allows for the purchase of additional training options, involving a gross value of £21,000.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in industry-specific software solutions and management systems to engage in public sector contracts. Companies that can offer advanced technological solutions to enhance procurement platforms would be particularly well-suited for future similar engagements. This contract, although executed without open competition, underscores the potential for growth in sectors catering to government digital transformation needs across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Title

Tendering Platform

Notice Description

Provision of Tendering Platform 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017450-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48333000 - Contact management software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIP SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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