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Purchasing Ansys Academic Product

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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14 Jul 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has successfully completed a public procurement process for purchasing academic engineering simulation software licences from ANSYS UK Limited. This contract, titled "Purchasing Ansys Academic Product," falls under the industry category of Educational Software Package and is relevant to the region of Sheffield, United Kingdom (UKE32). The procurement method used was direct, below threshold and without competition. The award was finalised on 25 June 2025 and the contract, valued at £91,822.14 gross, runs from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026. This is part of the University's commitment to supporting STEM research and education, leveraging advanced simulation tools to enhance its research capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses providing specialised software solutions, particularly those that can offer robust support and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in developing and supporting engineering simulation tools or educational technology products may find similar opportunities to provide bespoke solutions tailored to academic institutions. The successful completion of this tender highlights the potential for growth within the educational sector, particularly for businesses that are able to supply products that enhance research and learning outcomes. Large-scale suppliers with the capacity to handle complex software needs will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Purchasing Ansys Academic Product

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University requires the provision of ANSYS engineering simulation software licences, including ANSYS CFD, ANSYS Academic, and ANSYS HPC Workgroup, along with associated support and maintenance services. These advanced simulation tools are essential for delivering high-quality research and education in STEM fields, supporting existing research contracts and significant internal investment in ANSYS-based workflows.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039633-2025
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

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,518 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 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
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANSYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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