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OCE STK Orbital Analysis Software

UK SPACE AGENCY

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08 Dec 2025 at 14:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency has concluded a procurement process for the "OCE STK Orbital Analysis Software," a crucial component for its orbital analysis and mission modelling tasks. This procurement, categorised under the goods in industry-specific software packages, follows a direct procurement method due to the specialised nature of the software, which involves proprietary Ansys technology. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with ST Engineering Antycip Ltd selected as the supplier, as they are the sole authorised reseller of Ansys products in Europe. Located in Didcot, the UK Space Agency's involvement as the buying organisation denotes the central government's public authority category. This contract spans from 15th December 2025 to 14th December 2026, highlighting a significant timeline for interested businesses.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in high-tech industry-specific software, particularly those with capabilities in supporting proprietary technology like Ansys STK orbital analysis software. Companies engaged in the space sector or those authorised to resell specialised technologies in Europe would find this an exemplary case illustrating the importance of niche markets and technology rights. Opportunities may arise for businesses capable of forming strategic partnerships or securing reseller authorisations, leveraging these agreements to explore further contracts within the space and scientific innovation industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OCE STK Orbital Analysis Software

Notice Description

This direct award provides for Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK) orbital analysis software, which is proprietary technology developed and owned by Ansys. This software is critical for the Office of the Chief Engineer's orbital analysis and mission modelling activities, underpinning technical assurance for UK Space Agency programmes. All intellectual property rights, including source code and specialised modelling capabilities, are exclusively held by Ansys. ST Engineering Antycip SAS is an authorised reseller for Ansys products in Europe and is the only lawful route for UK Space Agency to procure these licences in the UK. This has been confirmed directly with Ansys Regional Sales Team - no alternative supplier can provide, maintain, or support STK licences without infringing IP rights.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080629-2025
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
SME

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
£17,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 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 SPACE AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0DF
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ST ENGINEERING ANTYCIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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