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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4364 EPLAN Software annual subscription"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4364 EPLAN Software annual subscription

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6602ff2-d505-4d84-bfa6-e4e00f248c7d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for an annual subscription to Eplan Electrical design software has been completed. The tender, titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4364 EPLAN Software annual subscription," falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and is valued at £34,043. The procurement stage is the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 8th October 2024 and scheduled to run from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2025. This procurement is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a lucrative growth opportunity, especially for businesses that operate in the software solutions sector. Although this particular contract was awarded to Rittal Limited, a niche supplier, it highlights UKRI's ongoing need for specialised software services, signalling potential future opportunities. Businesses with expertise in tailored software solutions or those looking to form partnerships with original suppliers like Rittal Limited could find similar future contracts advantageous. This procurement was targeted towards larger organisations, as indicated by the suitability criteria excluding SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises).

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for the Eplan Electrical design software (12 months subscription). This software is only available to purchase through 1 company as there is no reseller network available in the UK. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61533637-f179-41aa-920b-424aa4ab897c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,043 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,043 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| 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 | RITTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61533637-f179-41aa-920b-424aa4ab897c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61533637-f179-41aa-920b-424aa4ab897c
  10th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=895008360
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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