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title: "Purchase of 3 Year LabVIEW Software Licence and Hardware"
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# Purchase of 3 Year LabVIEW Software Licence and Hardware

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93619c95-ab00-4f78-828d-8e1687a85c77

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Sheffield which has initiated a tender for the purchase of a 3-year LabVIEW software licence and associated hardware, valued at £48,742.99. This contract falls under the Software package and information systems category and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, England. The tender period ended on 3rd March 2020, with the contract start date commencing on 11th March 2020 and concluding on 10th March 2023. The procurement method utilised was a Single Source Authorisation, and the process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to National Instruments Corporation (UK) Limited.

This tender presents an opportunity for software development firms and suppliers specializing in information systems to expand their business capabilities. Companies with expertise in producing industry-specific software, particularly those that can provide advanced technical support and integration services for hardware, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging with government contractors could help these businesses increase their market presence and foster long-term partnerships.

## Notice

Purchase of a 3 year LabVIEW Software license and hardware. LabVIEW is a unique software known for its capabilities to control different types of hardware modules and instruments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/621c177a-d4ff-4898-9540-b716da978a67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2020 - 10 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,742 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,742 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2020 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/621c177a-d4ff-4898-9540-b716da978a67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/621c177a-d4ff-4898-9540-b716da978a67
  13th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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