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SU22(26) Wolfram Mathematica Site Licence

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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04 Sep 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Swansea University involves the renewal of the Wolfram Mathematica Site Licence, with a focus on software packages and information systems. This contract falls under the goods category, with the procurement finalised through a direct method, classifying it below threshold and executed without competition. The procurement has reached the award and contract stages, with the contract having been signed on 29th August 2025 and active from 31st August 2025 to 1st September 2026. The awarded supplier is Wolfram Research Europe Ltd, indicating Swansea, United Kingdom as the procurement's focal location.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems. Given the specific direct procurement approach without competition, larger entities like Wolfram Research Europe Ltd have an advantageous standing due to their capacity to provide substantial software licensing services. Companies looking to expand their market presence in educational and academic software supply within the United Kingdom would benefit from observing such procurement trends to enhance their competitive positioning in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

SU22(26) Wolfram Mathematica Site Licence

Notice Description

Renewal of Wolfram Mathematica Site Licence

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059457
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054011-2025
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,293 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOLFRAM RESEARCH EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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