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DDaT26281 - Simulation Software

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 May 2026 at 16:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by UK Research and Innovation, detailed under the contract ID "DDaT26281 - Simulation Software," is summarised in this notice. Located in Swindon, UK Research and Innovation is a central government public authority responsible for this procurement, with a specific focus on acquiring software package and information systems, classified under the CPV code 48000000. The procurement stage is marked as complete with the contract having started on 1 July 2026 and ending on 30 June 2027. A direct procurement method was utilised due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, making COMSOL LIMITED the selected supplier without a competitive bidding process.

This contract offers business opportunities particularly suited for companies specialising in software development and supply, as it reflects a clear demand in the goods category, particularly for simulation software. Although this specific procurement was concluded without competition, businesses in the software industry are encouraged to monitor similar future opportunities announced by central government entities like UK Research and Innovation. Small to medium-sized enterprises with technical expertise in niche software products would find such tenders beneficial for growth, especially when the procurement type indicates direct engagement from specialised suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26281 - Simulation Software

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without a competitive procurement exercise due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Simulation Software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a831
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050534-2026
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
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,690 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

COMSOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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