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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1774 Embedded FPGA Software Development"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1774 Embedded FPGA Software Development

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5b8229e-4c3d-478b-9b50-5c4430fba823

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKRI-1774 Embedded FPGA Software Development" was initiated by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in Swindon, UK. This contract falls within the industry category of industry-specific software packages and was awarded on 2nd November 2021, with a total contract value of £48,720. The contract period commenced on 3rd November 2021 and is set to conclude on 3rd March 2022. This tender represents the award stage within the overall procurement process.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in software development, particularly those with expertise in embedded systems and relevant technology applications. Companies specialising in developing software for advanced instrumentation or those with experience in the aerospace and weather forecasting industries may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The involvement of industry players like Firmsoft Ltd indicates a preference for suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, technical solutions.

## Notice

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has funded MMT Group RAL Space to develop part of an instrument and carry out a system trade off analysis for application in microwave sensing for nowcasting weather for extreme events and other downstream weather applications. As part of this work, embedded software to control the HYMS instrument needs to be developed and demonstrated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43319a0e-4442-4732-9f28-829d50a0b56d |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2021 - 3 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,720 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,720 |
| 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 AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 17:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43319a0e-4442-4732-9f28-829d50a0b56d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43319a0e-4442-4732-9f28-829d50a0b56d
  4th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=640747973
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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