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title: "Provision of ANSWERS Software Licence for FISPIN"
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# Provision of ANSWERS Software Licence for FISPIN

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a3dc24d-2ee8-4cd9-a3c5-7b394174f45e

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the award of a sole source contract by the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance for the provision of an ANSWERS Software Licence for FISPIN. This contract falls under the category of industry-specific software packages and was awarded to Jacobs - Energy Safety and Risk Consultants (UK) Limited. The contract, which commenced on 12th August 2021 and is set to run until 11th August 2026, has a total value of £69,826. The contract was published on 27th October 2021, and the original tender period concluded on 11th May 2021, indicating a structured planning and awarding phase within the procurement lifecycle, based in Thurso, Scotland.

This awarded tender presents a unique opportunity for software developers and providers specialising in analytical or scientific software solutions, particularly those focusing on industry-specific applications. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in software development and licensing, especially those capable of providing similar bespoke solutions, would be well-placed to explore future opportunities within this contracting environment. Furthermore, with the procurement method classified as a non-competitive basis, potential entrants should be aware of the strategic partnerships that may arise in such specialised fields.

## Notice

A sole source contract has been awarded by Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) for the provision of ANSWERS Software Licence for FISPIN.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21f2477e-3be4-4c60-bdf2-95d295cc386b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2021 - 11 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,826 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,825 |
| 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 | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| Locality | THURSO |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW14 7TZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Thurso and Northwest Caithness |
| Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JACOBS - ENERGY SAFETY AND RISK CONSULTANTS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2021 at 06:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21f2477e-3be4-4c60-bdf2-95d295cc386b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21f2477e-3be4-4c60-bdf2-95d295cc386b
  27th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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