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Proprietary software license and maintenance - Ansys

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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TenderUpdate

06 Jul 2021 at 09:08

Award

16 Jun 2021 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is currently seeking a supplier for a proprietary software license and maintenance for ANSYS, a key software package in Computational Fluid Dynamics and structural analysis. This procurement is classified under the goods category with an industry focus on software and information systems. The procurement process initiated on 6th July 2021 and is part of a limited tender method without prior publication of a call for competition due to the absence of alternative software packages offering the required functionality. The software is essential for various engineering applications, and the expected contract value is £12,140.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development and technical support for engineering applications. Companies with expertise in ANSYS or similar engineering software solutions would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement is particularly relevant for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide tailored software solutions or integration services. Engaging in this tender can enhance the capabilities of suppliers and expand their market reach in the educational and engineering sectors.

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Notice Title

Proprietary software license and maintenance - Ansys

Notice Description

ANSYS is industry standard software (incorporating a huge range of individual pieces of software including Computational Fluid Dynamics, Structural and Thermal Finite Element Analysis, Dynamic systems modelling, and Fluid Structure interaction, all integrated such that systems can be linked, parametrically modified, meshed and optimised through design exploration tools). Unfortunately no other software does all this.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sole Supplier of the course software and no alternative software packages exist that can offer the required functionality. ANSYS is industry standard software (incorporating a huge range of individual pieces of software including Computational Fluid Dynamics, Structural and Thermal Finite Element Analysis, Dynamic systems modelling, and Fluid Structure interaction, all integrated such that systems can be linked, parametrically modified, meshed and optimised through design exploration tools). No other software does all this.

Procurement Information

Sole Supplier of the course software and no alternative software packages exist that can offer the required functionality. ANSYS is industry standard software (incorporating a huge range of individual pieces of software including Computational Fluid Dynamics, Structural and Thermal Finite Element Analysis, Dynamic systems modelling, and Fluid Structure interaction, all integrated such that systems can be linked, parametrically modified, meshed and optimised through design exploration tools). No other software does all this.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bcb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015506-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,140 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANSYS

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