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title: "APIC/ACI Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d19cea3e-e86e-4d79-ad3d-c3d201524b48"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
published: "2019-12-02"
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# APIC/ACI Equipment

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d19cea3e-e86e-4d79-ad3d-c3d201524b48

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "APIC/ACI Equipment" tender, initiated by the Intellectual Property Office, involves the acquisition of ACI Bundle & ACI Licences, classified under the hardware industry category (CPV code: 44316400). The procurement method used is a selective process with competitive negotiations above the threshold, marking it as an opportunity with a contract value of £128,993. The tender period concluded on 22 October 2019, and the awarded contract commenced and concluded on 18 November 2019, taking place in Wales, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the hardware supply sector, particularly those capable of providing specialized ACI equipment and licenses. Companies with experience in competitive tenders, especially those that are larger entities, would be well-suited to compete. The fact that this contract has already been awarded might provide insights for future tenders in similar domains, helping businesses align their offerings accordingly.

## Notice

ACI Bundle & ACI Licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/091a017b-b873-44d4-957a-854dcb7624e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2019 - 18 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,993 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £128,993 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | JONATHAN.CHAPMAN@IPO.GOV.UK |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2019 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/091a017b-b873-44d4-957a-854dcb7624e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/091a017b-b873-44d4-957a-854dcb7624e6
  2nd December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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