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Reduced Basis Finite Element Analysis Software - University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Aug 2020 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Feb 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is conducting a public procurement process for "Reduced Basis Finite Element Analysis Software" as part of a £38 million partnership with the Oil & Gas Technology Centre, which is aimed at advancing research and development in decommissioning technologies. This open tender process is currently in the award stage, with the contract signed on 14th August 2020. The tender period concluded on 23rd March 2020, and submissions were to be made electronically. The resulting software is to be delivered to the University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in finite element analysis (FEA) or software development tailored to engineering applications. Companies that focus on research and development, or have experience in working within the oil and gas sector, will find this tender particularly relevant. As the project has a clear association with academic collaboration and aims to enhance local supply chains, firms in the North East of Scotland that align with these objectives stand to benefit greatly from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reduced Basis Finite Element Analysis Software - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Contract awarded by The National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) is a 38m GBP partnership between the Oil & Gas Technology Centre and the University of Aberdeen, funded as part of the Aberdeen City Region Deal. Combining industry expertise with academic excellence, the Centre aims to work in partnership with industry, other academic institutions and research organisations to become the global leader in R&D focused on reducing costs, extending field and asset life, and transforming the conventional approach to decommissioning. Core objectives of the NDC are to anchor the supply chain in the North East of Scotland long term and retain and attract world class talent to the University of Aberdeen. The NDC requires a fast, finite element analysis (FEA) or reduced basis finite element analysis (RB-FEA) code which can be interfaced with its simulation suite to provide real-time or near real-time stress/strain analysis of structures within the simulation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract awarded by The National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) is a 38m GBP partnership between the Oil & Gas Technology Centre and the University of Aberdeen, funded as part of the Aberdeen City Region Deal. Combining industry expertise with academic excellence, the Centre aims to work in partnership with industry, other academic institutions and research organisations to become the global leader in R&D focused on reducing costs, extending field and asset life, and transforming the conventional approach to decommissioning. Core objectives of the NDC are to anchor the supply chain in the North East of Scotland long term and retain and attract world class talent to the University of Aberdeen. The NDC requires a fast, finite element analysis (FEA) or reduced basis finite element analysis (RB-FEA) code which can be interfaced with its simulation suite to provide real-time or near real-time stress/strain analysis of structures within the simulation.

Renewal: The solution is required to be operational by 31/5/2020 at the latest and the contract will run for 2 years initially with 1 further option to extend by 1 year by mutual agreement and following acceptable performance levels.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000615637
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392681
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Aberdeen
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Akselos S.A.

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381437
    Reduced Basis Finite Element Analysis Software - University of Aberdeen - The National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) is a 38m GBP partnership between the Oil & Gas Technology Centre and the University of Aberdeen, funded as part of the Aberdeen City Region Deal. Combining industry expertise with academic excellence, the Centre aims to work in partnership with industry, other academic institutions and research organisations to become the global leader in R&D focused on reducing costs, extending field and asset life, and transforming the conventional approach to decommissioning. Core objectives of the NDC are to anchor the supply chain in the North East of Scotland long term and retain and attract world class talent to the University of Aberdeen. The NDC requires a fast, finite element analysis (FEA) or reduced basis finite element analysis (RB-FEA) code which can be interfaced with its simulation suite to provide real-time or near real-time stress/strain analysis of structures within the simulation.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392681
    Reduced Basis Finite Element Analysis Software - University of Aberdeen - Contract awarded by The National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) is a 38m GBP partnership between the Oil & Gas Technology Centre and the University of Aberdeen, funded as part of the Aberdeen City Region Deal. Combining industry expertise with academic excellence, the Centre aims to work in partnership with industry, other academic institutions and research organisations to become the global leader in R&D focused on reducing costs, extending field and asset life, and transforming the conventional approach to decommissioning. Core objectives of the NDC are to anchor the supply chain in the North East of Scotland long term and retain and attract world class talent to the University of Aberdeen. The NDC requires a fast, finite element analysis (FEA) or reduced basis finite element analysis (RB-FEA) code which can be interfaced with its simulation suite to provide real-time or near real-time stress/strain analysis of structures within the simulation.

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