UKRI-5060 Ansys HFSS Electronics Desktop Licenses

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

01 Jun 2026 at 13:29

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "UKRI-5060 Ansys HFSS Electronics Desktop Licenses" was handled by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract, aimed at acquiring industry-specific software for the design and simulation of superconducting qubits, was initiated as a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition. The procurement reached the contract termination stage by 1st June 2026, following its implementation end date of 21st May 2026. The total value of the contract amounted to £47,052, inclusive of VAT, with the net amount being £39,210.

This procurement offered significant growth opportunities for suppliers of specialised software packages, particularly those capable of providing cutting-edge tools that meet stringent technical specifications in scientific research. Large businesses, especially those with expertise in electronics and software solutions tailored for industry-specific applications, such as ANSYS UK Ltd, which was awarded the contract, were best positioned to benefit from such opportunities. Engaging in such tenders can enhance a company's portfolio and strengthen its market presence in high-tech government projects.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051444-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 202511 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
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-055b53-2026-06-01T14:29:28+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-01T14:29:28+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-055b53",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PDQJ-7126-JDHG",
            "name": "UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PDQJ-7126-JDHG"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Polaris House",
                "locality": "Swindon, Wiltshire",
                "postalCode": "SN2 1FL",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK14"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "stfcprocurement@ukri.org",
                "telephone": "+441793442000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.ukri.org/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-153784",
            "name": "ANSYS UK Ltd",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "3 St Pauls Place 129 Norfolk Street",
                "locality": "Sheffield",
                "postalCode": "S1 2JE",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKE32"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "ukinfo@ansys.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PDQJ-7126-JDHG",
        "name": "UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "UKRI-5060",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "UKRI-5060 Ansys HFSS Electronics Desktop Licenses",
        "description": "UKRI-5060 Ansys HFSS Electronics Desktop Licenses required for design and simulation of superconducting qubits.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-153784",
                    "name": "ANSYS UK Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "48100000",
                            "description": "Industry specific software package"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "UKRI-5060 Ansys HFSS Electronics Desktop Licenses",
            "status": "terminated",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-07-07T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-05-21T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 47052,
                "amount": 39210,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-07-03T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "038320-2025",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038320-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-07-08T15:39:40+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                },
                {
                    "id": "051444-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractTerminationNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK11",
                    "description": "Contract termination notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051444-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-01T14:29:28+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "terminationRationaleClassifications": [
                {
                    "id": "contractCompleted"
                }
            ],
            "implementation": {
                "endDate": "2026-05-21T00:00:00+01:00",
                "finalValue": {
                    "amountGross": 47052,
                    "amount": 39210,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}