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Zemax Opticstudio License Renewal

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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27 Nov 2024 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for the renewal of a Zemax Opticstudio license. This procurement falls under the license management software package category and pertains to goods. The contract has been awarded to ANSYS UK Ltd and covers the period from 27th November 2024 to 26th November 2025, with the total contract value amounting to £21,720. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below threshold, and the process has now reached the award stage. The delivery location for this contract is at a specified address in Edinburgh, Scotland (EH9 3HJ).

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for businesses focusing on software license management and those able to offer competitive quotations below established thresholds. SMEs would find this opportunity particularly appealing, given their suitability as indicated in the procurement process. The successful tenderer, ANSYS UK Ltd, demonstrates that proficient companies in the software licensing domain have a chance to secure governmental contracts, ensuring steady revenue over the contract period while enhancing their portfolio of public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Zemax Opticstudio License Renewal

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a Zemax license renewal. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41ba134e-c454-46fd-a903-010b5dde8be7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a957fc1e-9ad5-4c68-a528-b629a35f9039
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,720 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2024 - 26 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANSYS

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