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title: "UK SBS IT18203 UKRI-STFC National Infrastructure Modelling Service"
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# UK SBS IT18203 UKRI-STFC National Infrastructure Modelling Service

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f27ee0d-9e95-4f3c-b748-b39772bc6985

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, which has awarded the contract titled "UK SBS IT18203 UKRI-STFC National Infrastructure Modelling Service." This contract falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The contract will primarily take place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, undertaken through a mini-competition via the CCS RM1043iv Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 framework agreement. The award was officially published on 14 January 2019, with the contract commencing on 5 November 2018 and set to conclude on 4 November 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT consultancy and software development. Suppliers with expertise in creating complex systems and improving existing models will find this tender especially appealing. As small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, those with a track record in digital services and the ability to deliver innovative solutions are well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of a team to assist the STFC-DAFNI project team in the development of a National Infrastructure Modelling Service (NIMS) which will provide the user community with the ability to improve performance of existing models, reduce the complexity of creating models and facilitate the creation of complex system-of-systems models. The procurement process undertaken via a mini competition via the CCS RM1043iv Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/789da9b3-b2b3-45cb-bb28-83799ba11a09 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2018 - 4 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,770 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,770 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2019 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/789da9b3-b2b3-45cb-bb28-83799ba11a09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/789da9b3-b2b3-45cb-bb28-83799ba11a09
  14th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/7689
  Published Requirements

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