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UKRI-4559 Cadence Software License and Maintenance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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20 Dec 2024 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has completed the procurement process for the UKRI-4559 Cadence Software License and Maintenance contract, focusing on the delivery of advanced software for the computer-aided design of integrated circuits. This contract, valued at GBP 1,218,428, falls under the "License management software package" industry category and will be delivered to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 15th December 2024 and concluding on 11th December 2027. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 12th December 2024 and the award date on the same day.

This tender provides significant opportunities for companies in the software and technology sectors, especially those that specialise in licensing and maintenance services for high-end design software. Although the procurement method was not specified beyond "Other", the concluded contract with Cadence Design Systems Limited signifies a strategic business opportunity for large or established firms looking to expand their government project portfolio. Smaller businesses and social enterprises (SMEs and VCSEs) were not the focus for this contract, indicating a competitive landscape suited for larger corporations with substantial capabilities in software development and maintenance.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4559 Cadence Software License and Maintenance

Notice Description

Advanced software for the computer aided design of integrated circuits

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c31b1cc2-5eb8-4de6-b41a-bc447aade21f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e6d5383-0dda-4ed0-a938-0d6c222d0408
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,218,428 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,218,428 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2024 - 11 Dec 2027 2-3 years
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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441235446553

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX11 0QX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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