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UKRI-5162 Software Renewal for STFC-NQCC

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Sep 2025 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5162 Software Renewal for STFC-NQCC." This contract involves the renewal of software licences related to software services for the Science and Technology Facilities Council's National Quantum Computing Centre (STFC-NQCC). This procurement falls under the services category, with an active award granted to ANSYS UK Ltd, based in Sheffield. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, without competition, reflecting a straightforward renewal process. The contract was signed on 7th August 2025, and the performance period spans from 10th August 2025 to 9th August 2026. UKRI, as a central government public authority based in Swindon, acted as the buying organisation in this process.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity for software service providers, especially those specialising in software-related services. Although the direct award suggests a limited competitive process, it underscores the importance for businesses to establish strong relationships and frameworks with public authorities like UKRI. Companies with expertise in software licence management and renewal are well-suited to deliver and maintain the required services for such contracts. This engagement with a prestigious public body like the UKRI could leverage future collaborations and accrual of valuable experience in serving central government needs.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5162 Software Renewal for STFC-NQCC

Notice Description

This requirement covers the renewal of software licenses for STFC-NQCC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059728
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055215-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,906 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

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

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