---
title: "Chemdata Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03183c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2022-03-10"
---

# Chemdata Licensing

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03183c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender for "Chemdata Licensing," initiated by the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). This contract, classified under the goods category as a license management software package, covers the period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025, with a total contract value of £105,870. The procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior publication, justified by the unique rights of the supplier, NCEC Ricardo Group, who holds the software's source code. The award was made on 10 March 2022, and the location of delivery is in Lisburn, Northern Ireland.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for software companies, particularly those specialising in licensing management software or similar IT solutions, to expand their business. While the contract has already been awarded to NCEC Ricardo Group, businesses that can provide innovative solutions or competitive alternatives to NIFRS could find future opportunities as the organisation continually seeks software support and upgrades. Companies with experience in public sector contracts and those that can demonstrate exclusive rights or unique offerings may find themselves well-positioned for upcoming procurement activities.

## Notice

Chemdata Licensing for NIFRS for the period 01.04.2022-31.03.2025

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Chemdata Licensing for NIFRS for the period 01.04.2022-31.03.2025

### Procurement Information

As per Reg 32.2(b)(iii) - NCEC Ricardo hold the source code for this software and therefore is the only supplier who can provide the annual licensing required by NIFRS to access the product.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006540-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £105,870 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | LISBURN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT27 4SX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Wallace Park |
| Westminster constituency | Lagan Valley |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCEC RICARDO GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2022 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006540-2022
- 17 Feb 2022 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004512-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nifrs.org

## Provenance

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