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title: "Software Licences and Training"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Software Licences and Training

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32d910f8-51dc-4e59-86e4-81798dccda06

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has just completed a procurement process titled "Software Licences and Training", which falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000). This contract, awarded on 23rd December 2024 and running until 22nd December 2025, involves the supply of Comsol licenses used for multiphysics/chemical engineering, as well as associated training. The procurement, valued at £37,600 including VAT, is international in scope, covering areas such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. The awarded party is Academia Ltd, which is a large enterprise based in Hemel Hempstead.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the software and engineering sectors capable of providing specialised software licenses and training services. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) were deemed suitable to compete, suggesting a welcoming environment for a diverse range of suppliers. The procurement, managed through a framework agreement under Lot 4 - Miscellaneous software and license procurement, emphasises the demand for specialised software in scientific and engineering fields. Businesses equipped to offer such services may consider similar future procurement opportunities with UKAEA and other large public organisations.

## Notice

Licences purchased via LUPC Framework - Lot 4 - Miscellaneous software and license procurement. Licences required are Comsol and used for multiphysics/chemical engineering. Also includes training. This is an award notice only, not a call to competition. Values include VAT. Term is for one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5d8a0d-67b9-46f5-b55a-bf493b53125a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2024 - 22 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,600 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5d8a0d-67b9-46f5-b55a-bf493b53125a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5d8a0d-67b9-46f5-b55a-bf493b53125a
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=88864&B=UKAEA
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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