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title: "Process Modelling and Cost Estimation Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078f84"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED"
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# Process Modelling and Cost Estimation Software

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078f84

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI) is procuring process modelling and cost-estimation software. The software supports process development, process modelling, design verification and cost estimation across CPI’s technology areas, and is used on publicly funded and commercial projects. CPI is based at the Wilton Centre in Redcar. The procurement covers software packages and information systems, with the requirement centred on a single solution spanning the organisation’s process engineering needs.

CPI selected Aspen Technology Inc through a direct award, citing technical reasons: it considered AspenTech the only supplier able to provide one process simulation and cost-estimating solution meeting requirements across its technology areas, with no reasonable alternative. The award is recorded as pending. The award date was 23 October 2026. The contract period runs from 5 November 2026 to 2 November 2029, with a scheduled signature date of 4 November 2026. The award value is £200,000 excluding VAT (£240,000 including VAT). The procurement was divided into one lot, marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The supplier was Aspen Technology Inc.

For suppliers considering a future requirement from CPI, this award signals demand for integrated process simulation and cost-estimation software that can serve varied technology areas, rather than a collection of isolated tools. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate technical coverage across process development, modelling, design verification and cost estimation, and show that one solution can support engineering teams working on both publicly funded and commercial projects. CPI’s stated rationale indicates that functional breadth and the ability to provide a single joined-up solution were decisive. The award went to an established software provider already used across the organisation, so a competitor would need to make a strong case for equivalent capability and suitability for CPI’s existing workflows.

## Notice

CPI has utilised AspenTech software for approximately three years across numerous publicly funded and commercial projects. The software has become an established engineering tool used throughout the organisation to support process development, process modelling, design verification and cost estimation.

### Procurement Information

his procurement is being undertaken in accordance with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, relying on the Single Supplier justification set out in Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5, as there is an absence of competition for technical reasons and no reasonable alternatives exist. AspenTech is the only supplier capable of providing a single process simulation and cost estimating solution that meets CPI's requirements across its full range of technology areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100723-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2026 - 2 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Postcode area | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Aspen Technology Inc |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2026 at 16:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100723-2026
- 23 Oct 2026 at 16:22 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100711-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100723-2026
  23rd October 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100711-2026
  23rd October 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://uk-cpi.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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