Contract award · 12 Oct 2026

Chemical Structure Drawing Software (SaaD) (2026-2029)

University of Bristol awarded “Chemical Structure Drawing Software (SaaD) (2026-2029)” to Academia Limited for £36,433 on 12 Oct 2026.

Software & information systems South West

BuyerUniversity of Bristol

Value £36,433

WinnerAcademia Limited

Competition with a shortlist

Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.

Buyer: University of Bristol · Body governed by public law
Supplier: Academia Limited
Value: £36,432.63
Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement
Sector: Software & information systems · Industry specific software package (CPV 48100000)
Region: South West
Official notice: View on Contracts Finder
Timeline: Contract date12 Oct 2026

Published12 Oct 2026Published the same day

Description

Direct award contract via SLRA Lot 4 - ITS4042SU for Chemical Structure Drawing Software

About the supplier

Academia Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 04771037).

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