Scope
Description
1.0 Introduction
This exercise relates to the provision of an Enterprise Architecture Tool to the University of Salford for a 24-month period commencing 27 February 2026.
2.0 Services to be provided
The Enterprise Architecture Tooling company quoting for the provision of an EA Architecture tool, this will include support and training acting as a point of contact for the duration of application license. The requirements described within this document will be delivered using the Enterprise Architecture tool and the ability of the application to meet architecture requirements in their entirety is the full responsibility of the quoting company.
The quoting company shall provide an average of 2.5 days of the EA Architecture consultants time per month for the duration of the 24-month contract for implementation, enhancement and enrichment of the application.
Total value (estimated)
- £139,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 February 2026 to 26 February 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please send your quotations and correspondence to Richard Toft r.s.toft@salford.ac.uk.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
3.0 Pricing
The pricing should be expressed as a yearly fee based on the 2.5 days per month detailed at 2.0 (above).
4.0 Evaluation
The quotations received by the University will be evaluated based on a combination of price and demonstrable evidence of how the application meets the requirements detailed in 2.0 (above), within the context of a university environment. Please send your quotations and correspondence to Richard Toft r.s.toft@salford.ac.uk.
Feedback will only be provided after the quotation deadline, if feedback is requested.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
University of Salford
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): RC000666
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHR-3751-QPQR
43 The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government