Award

Provision of Software

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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02 Sep 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by NPL Management Limited, located in Teddington, United Kingdom, involves the acquisition of software under the title "Provision of Software." The procurement was specifically for an Ansys Mechanical perpetual licence, with the industry categorised under goods, particularly laboratory, optical, precision equipment, software packages, and information systems. This process, identified by the tender ID PO00008728, is completed in the award stage as of 2nd September 2025. The procurement method was classified as below threshold, though specific details are unknown. The contract, active since 8th July 2025, holds a gross value of GBP 50,985.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses involved in software provision, particularly those specialising in laboratory and precision software solutions. Companies such as Ansys UK Ltd, already serving as the supplier for this contract, are well-positioned to engage with similar opportunities, leveraging their expertise in supplying specialised software. Larger enterprises with the infrastructure to meet complex software requirements and those seeking to expand their footprint in public sector procurement would find such tenders advantageous for business growth, as illustrated by this contract award.

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Notice Title

Provision of Software

Notice Description

Ansys Mechanical perpetual licence

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059283
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053280-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,487 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 8 Jul 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANSYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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