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UKRI-5060 Ansys HFSS Electronics Desktop Licenses

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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08 Jul 2025 at 14:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "UKRI-5060 Ansys HFSS Electronics Desktop Licenses" was spearheaded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority under the central government, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The contract, identified as "038320-2025", pertains to the goods industry category, specifically focusing on industry-specific software packages. The procurement followed a direct method that was below threshold and conducted without competition, with the procurement stage now complete. Key dates include the contract signing on 3rd July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 7th July 2025 to 21st May 2026. The total gross value of the contract amounts to £47,052, and it was awarded to ANSYS UK Ltd, a large-scale company based in Sheffield, UK.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in the software and electronics sector. The contract focuses on acquiring specialized software for the design and simulation of superconducting qubits, providing a clear niche for industry-specific suppliers. Businesses equipped with expertise in providing technical software solutions would be well-suited to leverage opportunities similar to this, as UKRI continues to focus on high-tech and innovative fields. Due to the procurement method being direct and under the competition threshold, businesses seeking to enter or expand within the public sector may benefit from understanding the strategic partnerships that can bypass competitive tendering requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5060 Ansys HFSS Electronics Desktop Licenses

Notice Description

UKRI-5060 Ansys HFSS Electronics Desktop Licenses required for design and simulation of superconducting qubits.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038320-2025
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,210 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 21 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANSYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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