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Plant Lifecycle Management Licences - 3DExperience Award

UK FUSION ENERGY LTD

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14 Apr 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by UK Fusion Energy Ltd involves the purchase of 3DExperience licences to support UK Fusion Energy and the STEP programme's PLM requirements. The contract, valued at £16,926,920, falls under the Software package and information systems category, focusing on technology and software services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. This contract has progressed to the award stage, with Dassault Systemes UK Limited appointed as the supplier. The contract period commences on the 1st of April 2026 and concludes on the 29th of March 2030, with an optional one-year extension. The procurement method detailed as "Other" suggests a tailored approach, and the award was formalised on the 24th of March 2026.

For businesses operating in the technology sector, specifically those specialising in software packages and information systems, this tender presents significant growth opportunities. As the contract involves a substantial investment, it is particularly suited for large-scale enterprises capable of delivering robust lifecycle management solutions with advanced capabilities. Whilst SMEs and VCSEs might find entry into such tenders challenging due to specific requirements, large businesses like Dassault Systemes UK Limited exemplify the type of organisations capable of engaging successfully in this contract, potentially expanding their portfolio within the UK market.

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Notice Title

Plant Lifecycle Management Licences - 3DExperience Award

Notice Description

3DExperience licences for 3 years, with an optional extension of 1 year to cover UK Fusion Energy and the STEP programme's PLM requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2305537-8929-486b-815d-c5b5c3a6b747
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9326b062-5441-408d-8833-95e931e97388
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,926,920 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,926,920 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2030 3-4 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 FUSION ENERGY LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
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
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DASSAULT SYSTEMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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