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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4164 Electromagnetic simulation software licenses

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2024 at 12:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has successfully awarded a contract for electromagnetic simulation software licenses. The procurement, amounting to £27,845.46, falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). This tender pertains to a requirement for advanced simulation software, with the contracting process completed and the contract period running from 4 July 2024 to 20 June 2025. The award was made to Ansys UK Ltd, located in Sheffield. The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase, with key dates including the tender period ending on 3 July 2024 and the contract starting shortly thereafter.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of niche software solutions, particularly those within the technology and software sectors. Although this specific tender had a limited competition due to technical reasons, the project underscores the UK's ongoing investment in cutting-edge research tools. Companies in the software and tech industries, especially those that can offer innovative and specialised solutions, may find similar future procurement processes beneficial for growth and market expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4164 Electromagnetic simulation software licenses

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for electromagnetic simulation software licenses. Due to technical reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6dfe438f-bfcc-423d-9734-405d4370cb1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e760ab5-bdef-47e3-a629-15d076be8a1f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,845 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,845 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2024 - 20 Jun 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+447720143639

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANSYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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