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Safety Critical Operations SaaS

CADENT GAS LIMITED

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02 May 2025 at 14:23

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Safety Critical Operations SaaS" has been conducted by CADENT GAS LIMITED, a private utility company based in Coventry, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of software package utilities and encompasses the entire UK as the location of delivery. The process is at the award stage and has been completed. A direct award method was utilised for this contract, rationalised by the lack of reasonable alternatives. The total gross value of the award is £2,317,440, granted to QEMS LIMITED. Key dates include the contract covering the period from 6th May 2025 to 6th May 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for software companies specialising in utility solutions to showcase their expertise and expand their market presence. Companies with a focus on developing safety-critical operations and automation solutions can particularly benefit from engaging in such contracts. The direct award process highlights the value of having unique offerings that meet specific procurement needs effectively. Large-scale enterprises with the capacity to deliver comprehensive solutions over extended contract periods are especially well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safety Critical Operations SaaS

Notice Description

Improved Safety: Automated processes and real-time updates enhancing worker protection. Increased Efficiency: Streamlined workflows and allowing projects to progress more smoothly. Enhanced Transparency: Real-time documentation and georeferenced evidence provide clear visibility into project milestones and compliance. Career Support: mySkills empowers workers by making their qualifications easily accessible and shareable. Compliance Assurance: Cobra ensures that risk documents are always up-to-date and accessible, improving overall safety management.

Procurement Information

PA23 Schedule 5: b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018853-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48700000 - Software package utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,931,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 6 May 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CADENT GAS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementservices@cadentgas.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV7 9JU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rugby
Electoral Ward
Revel and Binley Woods
Westminster Constituency
Rugby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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