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ANSYS Software for 2022, including ANSYS FLUENT, ElectroMechanical, and Mechanical

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)

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24 May 2022 at 13:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Nottingham, which has issued a tender for "ANSYS Software for 2022" including ANSYS FLUENT, ElectroMechanical, and Mechanical components. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, with the contract awarded on 24 November 2021 for a total value of £30,000. The award was published on 24 May 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software providers, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in advanced engineering software solutions. Businesses that can offer unique functionalities not available from other suppliers, especially in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) support and similar areas, would be well-positioned to compete. The specific nature of the software requirement implies that firms with expertise in this niche market could leverage this contract to expand their footprint within the higher education and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ANSYS Software for 2022, including ANSYS FLUENT, ElectroMechanical, and Mechanical

Notice Description

The software is used by a variety of computational researchers, including for CFD work, and the files cannot be ported or moved to other software. Furthermore, some of the ANSYS functionality is unique and cannot be fulfilled by other CFD suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb53a6d6-1359-41c9-b2e5-bcc45371936e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2021 - 24 Nov 2021 24 hours
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
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 2NR
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANSYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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