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ANSYS Software - 3 year deal

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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02 Feb 2026 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ANSYS Software - 3 year deal" was initiated by the University of East Anglia, located at the Norwich Research Park in Norwich, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" as well as "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support." This process has reached the award and contract stage with critical activity completed as of 2nd February 2026. The University utilised a direct procurement method, below the threshold, allowing the process to proceed without competition. The contract with ANSYS UK LIMITED commenced on 3rd December 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2027, with a total value of £73,260 GBP.

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Notice Title

ANSYS Software - 3 year deal

Notice Description

ANSYS Software currently used to teach 2nd year fluids, 3rd year dissertations, 4th year fluids, MSc fluids, MSc projects and by PhD students.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008757-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,260 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANSYS

Further Information

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