Process Modelling and Cost Estimation Software

Description

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.

Key facts

Procedure

Direct award

Lots

1

Contact

e-tendering@uk-cpi.com

Contract period

5 Nov 2026 → 2 Nov 2029

Value incl. VAT

£240k

Category

goods

Awarded suppliers

• Aspen Technology Inc · GB-COH-01703614 · US, US

Ground given for limiting competition

The buyer’s own stated reason for awarding without open competition, as published. Their assertion, not a finding.

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.