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UKRI-5707 Cadence Allegro, Capture, PCB designer & PSpice support 2026

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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29 Jan 2026 at 12:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, focuses on a software maintenance agreement for the Cadence Allegro, Capture, and PCB designer suite, including PSpice support for the year 2026. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically dealing with the maintenance of information technology software. The process has reached the 'Award' stage with a contract signed on 29th January 2026. This direct procurement, which is below the threshold and conducted without competition, has awarded the contract to Parallel Systems, a small to medium enterprise located in Bracknell. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude by 31st January 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software maintenance, especially those familiar with Cadence software. Companies in the services sector, particularly SMEs with expertise in software maintenance, would find this project beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and establishing a presence with a central government entity such as UKRI. Such engagements can lead to further opportunities in the public sector, fostering long-term growth and stability for businesses that can deliver specialised support and maintenance services efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5707 Cadence Allegro, Capture, PCB designer & PSpice support 2026

Notice Description

Software maintenance agreement for Cadence software Computer Aided Design suite.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008020-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,580 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PARALLEL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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