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SIMULIA Abaqus Software Licence

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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12 May 2026 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SIMULIA Abaqus Software Licence" was carried out by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking in the United Kingdom. Located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, the buying organisation has awarded the contract to TECHNIA LIMITED, a supplier based in Milton Keynes. The contract, valued gross at £50,678.15, runs from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027. The procurement falls under the industry categories of "Software package and information systems" and "IT services," and was completed following a below-threshold procurement method. The process is in the award stage as of 12th May 2026, indicating that the contract is now active.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for firms specialising in software licensing and IT consultancy services, especially those providing engineering analysis solutions akin to SIMULIA Abaqus. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises, like TECHNIA LIMITED, may find such contracts within their capabilities and expertise, particularly in providing tailored software solutions and associated support services. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company’s portfolio and open further prospects in the public sector procurement market.

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Notice Title

SIMULIA Abaqus Software Licence

Notice Description

SIMULIA Abaqus engineering analysis software licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043594-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£42,231 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNIA

Further Information

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