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title: "Electronic Design Automation Software"
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buyer: "COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED"
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# Electronic Design Automation Software

Buyer: COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-131b5012-248a-4dda-8823-cecfb439d4d6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the purchase of a perpetual software licence for electronic design automation (EDA) / electronic computer-aided design (ECAD) software by the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited, located in Cardiff, England. This opportunity is classified under the electronic equipment industry, with a total contract value of £100,000 and a minimum value of £50,000. The tender period ended on 5th February 2018, and the contract has a duration starting from 16th February 2018 until 15th February 2022. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, which is suitable for any suppliers interested in the project.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those developing electronic design automation tools. Companies with expertise in power electronics, RF and microwave modelling, or simulation software would be particularly well-suited to compete. The chance to engage with a recognised buyer like the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited may help smaller technology firms to expand their market reach and establish valuable partnerships within the industry.

## Notice

The CSA Catapult sought to purchase one perpetual software licence for electronic design automation (EDA) / electronic computer-aided design (ECAD) software for power electronics, RF and microwave modelling and simulation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea5140b-8c0a-474a-a96c-c4207a9f54e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2018 - 15 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 4DQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 31710000 - Electronic equipment
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 May 2018 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea5140b-8c0a-474a-a96c-c4207a9f54e5
- 24 Jan 2018 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c56e6bbc-11fa-4916-ab4c-d31b5599e7f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea5140b-8c0a-474a-a96c-c4207a9f54e5
  30th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c56e6bbc-11fa-4916-ab4c-d31b5599e7f2
  24th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://csa.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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