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title: "Cobalt Grant Manager"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04afc4"
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# Cobalt Grant Manager

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04afc4

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## Summary

This public procurement contracting process, led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involves the acquisition of an AI processing tool under the title "Cobalt Grant Manager". The procurement falls under the industry-specific software package category within the goods procurement. Situated in Swindon (UKK14), the contract has progressed to the award stage. Notably, the procurement method utilised was limited, with the award issued to a single supplier, Analytics Engines, for a contract valued at £84,000, duly signed on 23 September 2024. Pertinent evaluation criteria prioritised quality over price, leading to the selection based on technical reasons and ongoing support requirements.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AI and software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke, high-quality products. It allows businesses to engage in innovative public sector projects, enhancing their profile and capabilities. Firms with technical expertise and a proven track record in similar environments stand a better chance of succeeding in such procurements. The strategic importance of the project and its reliance on unique technological solutions underscore the necessity for specialised suppliers, fostering long-term business relationships and potential future collaborations.

## Notice

AI processing tool

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AI processing tool. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/aboutus/ procurementcontracttransparencydata/

### Procurement Information

The services could only be provided by the supplier due to legacy technical reasons and ongoing support and development requirements of critical systems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033998-2024 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLK14 Swindon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANALYTICS ENGINES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033998-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=897342165
- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/aboutus/

## Provenance

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