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UKRI-4871 VSim 12 Software Annual Maintenance and Support

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31 Mar 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a sub-central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom, has completed a contract award for the annual maintenance and support of VSim software on Linux and Windows platforms. This procurement process, titled "UKRI-4871 VSim 12 Software Annual Maintenance and Support," falls under the software package and information systems industry category and was executed directly without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract, valued at $32,314.04 USD (gross amount: $38,776.85 USD), began on April 1, 2025, and will run through March 31, 2026. Key dates include the contract signing on March 25, 2025, and the publication of the contract notice on March 31, 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those capable of providing robust, consistent maintenance and support for specialised software tools like VSim. Large enterprises with expertise in software package and system maintenance, based both in the United Kingdom and internationally, may find similar future tenders an excellent avenue for business growth. Tech-X Corporation, the awarded supplier, demonstrates the potential for international suppliers to succeed in such competitive markets, especially when direct procurement methods are involved.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4871 VSim 12 Software Annual Maintenance and Support

Notice Description

VSim software maintenance on Linux and annual licences on Windows To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=937054634

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fad7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012076-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,314 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MISSING
Additional Buyers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793 442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Swindon
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECH-X

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