---
title: "The Provision of Simulation Software Compatible with Festo CP Lab and CP Factory - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c8d97b9-2298-4b2f-a030-26aab91df116"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c8d97b9-2298-4b2f-a030-26aab91df116"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c8d97b9-2298-4b2f-a030-26aab91df116.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c8d97b9-2298-4b2f-a030-26aab91df116.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY"
published: "2022-04-28"
---

# The Provision of Simulation Software Compatible with Festo CP Lab and CP Factory - AWARD

Buyer: GREATER BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c8d97b9-2298-4b2f-a030-26aab91df116

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c8d97b9-2298-4b2f-a030-26aab91df116)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c8d97b9-2298-4b2f-a030-26aab91df116.json)

## Summary

The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology has successfully completed the award process for the provision of simulation software compatible with Festo CP Lab and CP Factory. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as industry-specific software packages. The open tender was initiated on 28th April 2022, with a contract period commencing on 29th April 2022 and running until 31st July 2025. The delivery addresses are located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the tender period concluding on 18th March 2022.

This opportunity presents a favourable avenue for software development firms, particularly those specialising in industrial control and educational software. As this procurement involved an open procedure, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering competitive bidding. Companies capable of enhancing Industry 4.0 and Automation Hardware are especially well-suited to compete in this market, driven by the requirement for innovative solutions to optimise the use of advanced manufacturing technologies.

## Notice

The GBS IoT requires software provision to enhance and increase utilisation of Industry 4.0 and Automation Hardware (please see the Guidance document for further details). The hardware purchased includes Festo CP Lab, Festo CP Factory and Festo Modular Production system ("the hardware").

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e90629c-8c81-400e-b5ac-e7c0efc5ba70 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | GREATER BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 1SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48150000 - Industrial control software package
- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2022 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e90629c-8c81-400e-b5ac-e7c0efc5ba70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e90629c-8c81-400e-b5ac-e7c0efc5ba70
  28th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c8d97b9-2298-4b2f-a030-26aab91df116. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c8d97b9-2298-4b2f-a030-26aab91df116.json.