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Computer Aided Facility Management system

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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04 Jul 2025 at 14:21

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04 Jul 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a direct procurement process for a Computer Aided Facility Management system. The contract has been awarded to Montgomery & Coupers Ltd, an SME based in Leeds. The procurement, classified under the goods category for software package and information systems, covers the region of the United Kingdom (Region Code: UKD). The process, which did not require competition due to its below-threshold nature, is legally based on UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, effective from 18th July 2025, spans until 17th July 2028, with potential extensions of up to two additional 12-month periods.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those capable of providing robust facility management solutions. Businesses with experience in deploying such systems to manage and automate facilities maintenance efficiently would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement opportunities. The involvement of public sector clients like the University of Cumbria may offer additional stability and potential for long-term business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Computer Aided Facility Management system

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria are seeking a Computer Aided Facility Management system to organize, manage and automate facilities maintenance .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055955
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037511-2025
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
SME

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
£133,819 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£133,819 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MONTGOMERY & COUPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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