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title: "Mechanical Engineering Software - Contract Award"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
published: "2020-09-03"
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# Mechanical Engineering Software - Contract Award

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6720d84-694b-420a-9d31-aa044e4ded39

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## Summary

The OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT in Blyth, England, has awarded a contract titled "Mechanical Engineering Software", aimed at providing engineering simulation and 3D design software. This procurement, classified under the Computer-aided design (CAD) software package category, is part of a single-sourced process with a total value of £284,164.27. The contract commenced on 17 April 2020 and will run until 10 April 2023. The tender period closed on 1 April 2020, with additional support and maintenance services included over the three-year contract duration.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and third sector organisations (VCSEs) that offer engineering simulation and design services. Companies with expertise in CAD software or those providing maintenance and support for engineering tools will find this a relevant area for business growth. Given the specific nature of the services required and the chosen procurement method, there is a precedent for strategic partnerships, as evidenced by the involvement of suppliers Ansys and Wilde Analysis, who are essential in supporting the operational needs of the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult.

## Notice

Award of Contract - Provision of engineering simulation and 3D design software, including mechanical CFD and mechanical simulation, modelling and analysis solutions. Maintenance, upgrades and support over 3 years are included.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33455e5-2dcf-43d7-8277-f2b8d3610ea2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Sourced - OJEU notice released |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2020 - 10 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £284,164 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £284,163 |
| 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 | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT |
| Locality | BLYTH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE24 1LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Croft |
| Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ANSYS; WILDE ANALYSIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48321000 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software package

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2020 at 17:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33455e5-2dcf-43d7-8277-f2b8d3610ea2
- 3 Sep 2020 at 17:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33455e5-2dcf-43d7-8277-f2b8d3610ea2
- 3 Sep 2020 at 16:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33455e5-2dcf-43d7-8277-f2b8d3610ea2
- 3 Sep 2020 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33455e5-2dcf-43d7-8277-f2b8d3610ea2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33455e5-2dcf-43d7-8277-f2b8d3610ea2
  3rd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2eaa03e-bfa8-4fb3-b455-37777f68a054
  OJEU Award notice

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