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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3715 SOLSTICE End-to-End Simulator Updates"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3715 SOLSTICE End-to-End Simulator Updates

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9c90f3c-9f13-4199-b3ea-167f386ee265

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract to the University of Oxford Department of Physics - Finance Office for the delivery of specialized technical services for the development, testing, and maintenance of the updated End-to-End Simulator for the SOLSTICE mission in STFC-RAL. The contract value is £40,000 GBP. The procurement process was completed, with the tender period ending on February 5, 2024, and the contract period starting on February 6, 2024, and ending on February 5, 2025. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of 'services' in the software-related services industry category in the United Kingdom.

This contract with UK Research & Innovation presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in software-related services to engage in delivering technical services for the SOLSTICE mission. Companies with expertise in software development, testing, and maintenance would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contracting process has progressed to the award stage, offering stability and a defined scope of work for the selected supplier, University of Oxford Department of Physics - Finance Office.

## Notice

This contract is for the delivery of specialized technical services for the development, testing, and maintenance of the updated End-to-End Simulator for the SOLSTICE mission in STFC-RAL, ensuring its functionality and effectiveness throughout the project. Additional information: The terms and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96091564-4307-45a6-8ced-ab4f6752f9a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2024 - 5 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS - FINANCE OFFICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2024 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96091564-4307-45a6-8ced-ab4f6752f9a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96091564-4307-45a6-8ced-ab4f6752f9a3
  26th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=844342917
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

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