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UKRI-5917 ANSYS TECS Support

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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09 Mar 2026 at 13:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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09 Mar 2026 at 13:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the direct award procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5917 ANSYS TECS Support," within the software package and information systems industry category. The buying organisation, UKRI, a central government public authority, is situated in Swindon, Wiltshire. This contract, set to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2027, was awarded to Ansys UK Ltd, based in Sheffield. The standstill period concludes on 19th March 2026, with the future contract signature scheduled for 23rd March 2026. The procurement method was a direct award due to the necessity for additional services specifically from the original supplier to avoid technical difficulties and disproportionate costs.

This tender offers businesses specialising in software packages and information systems a substantial opportunity to leverage their expertise in providing goods valued at £147,672, with a net amount of £123,060. Large businesses with technical proficiency in supplying comprehensive software support solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. By engaging with procurement contracts like these, firms can strengthen their market presence, enhance their service portfolios, and foster a robust relationship with government entities. This contract also illustrates the significance of technical expertise and established supplier relations in securing direct awards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5917 ANSYS TECS Support

Notice Description

UKRI-5917 ANSYS TECS Software Support

Procurement Information

Additional goods, works, or services are needed from the original supplier because any other solution would cause technical difficulties and disproportionate cost.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066569
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020918-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,060 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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