Award

Ansys Software

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2026 at 10:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Apr 2026 at 07:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

22 Apr 2026 at 07:26

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, located in Glasgow, United Kingdom, has completed a public procurement process to award a contract to ANSYS UK Limited. This contract covers the supply of proprietary software products and their continued support. The procurement falls under the software package and information systems category. The process was conducted via a direct award due to ANSYS being the unique provider capable of supporting the necessary software upgrades. The contract, valued at £342,519.60, spans a period from 5th May 2026 to 26th April 2029.

The direct award method used in this procurement limits competition but presents business growth opportunities for ANSYS UK Limited as they reinforce their position as the sole provider. This contract aligns with the interests of large enterprises experienced in dealing with proprietary software maintenance. Businesses with expertise in renewable energy software solutions might seek similar direct award contracts, which can enhance their market presence and stimulate sustainable economic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ansys Software

Notice Description

The purpose of this direct award is to appoint ANSYS to continue to support our existing portfolio of ANSYS products. This proprietary software, as a consequence ANSYS are the only organisation that can support with software upgrades and ongoing support.

Procurement Information

Unique provider of Software only available through supplier

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0687fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036504-2026
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
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
£342,519 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£342,519 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 26 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANSYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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