Award

Engineering analysis and design software solutions for bridges

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2025 at 10:05

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Planning

18 Oct 2024 at 14:31

S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council has awarded a contract to Finite Element Analysis Limited for the provision of engineering analysis and design software solutions tailored for bridge structures. The procurement process falls under the 'services' category with a focus on civil engineering support services, aligning with the CPV classification 71311100. The contract was signed on 13 August 2025, marking the transition into the award stage of the procurement cycle. This contract, located in Hengoed, aims to incorporate various sophisticated software features like linear static stress analysis, natural frequency analysis, and masonry bridge wizard functionalities, to enhance bridge design and evaluation techniques.

This procurement opportunity offers notable prospects for businesses focused on engineering software solutions, particularly those specialising in civil engineering applications. Companies that can deliver comprehensive finite element analysis software solutions with advanced capabilities such as non-linear analysis and fatigue analysis will find this tender aligns perfectly with their expertise. The procurement encourages innovation in designing and assessing bridge structures, fostering growth for businesses that can introduce cutting-edge and efficient engineering solutions. Given its sophisticated requirements, firms bringing forward integrated engineering solutions or having a strong foothold in software development for structural analysis are well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Engineering analysis and design software solutions for bridges

Notice Description

Notification of award of contract to Finite Element Analysis Ltd.The council have sought a supplier to provide an engineering analysis and design software solution for the analysis, design and assessment of all types of bridge structures.The software includes the following features/analysis capabilities:- Linear static stress analysis.- Linear buckling.- Natural frequency / eigen analysis.- Fatigue analysis.- Ability to identify critical highway vehicle loading patterns on bridges and apply these to models to simplify the evaluation of worst case load position.- Non-linear analysis capabilities including the following features: Automatic step reduction upon convergence failure and flexible restart facilities, material non-linearity, creep, geometric non-linearity, boundary non-linearity, staged construction and non-linear buckling.- Masonry bridge wizard to generate 2D and 3D continuum models of single and multi-span masonry arch bridges with semi-circular or segmental arches. The wizard shall produce models which include piers and abutments, skews and use linear or non-linear materials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-145301
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145301
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
John Deer
Contact Email
deerj1@caerphilly.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7701397138

Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

Further Information

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