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title: "Autonomous Pod Development"
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# Autonomous Pod Development

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b9e6e6a-bb05-40b7-83b4-88ec33e0c43f

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Aston University involved the award of a contract for the development of an Autonomous Pod within the Software package and information systems industry category. The tender, named "Autonomous Pod Development," had a total value of £120,000 and was procured through a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract period is scheduled to run from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on February 14, 2023. The awarded supplier was Richmond Design and Marketing Ltd, and the contract was finalised on March 1, 2023. The procurement aimed at enhancing existing autonomous technologies and was located in Birmingham, England.

This tender for Autonomous Pod Development presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the services sector, to engage in projects related to software package and information systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software development and systems integration would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contracting authority, Aston University, sought innovative solutions for improving autonomous technologies, creating avenues for businesses to showcase their capabilities in developing cutting-edge software packages. By participating in this tender, businesses can gain valuable experience and contribute to the advancement of autonomous technologies within the specified industry category.

## Notice

Development of Existing Autonomous Pod

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da0f3ac-bd2e-4e1c-8545-6e39b35695e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICHMOND DESIGN AND MARKETING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2023 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da0f3ac-bd2e-4e1c-8545-6e39b35695e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da0f3ac-bd2e-4e1c-8545-6e39b35695e1
  1st September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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