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FOR COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) AND FINITE ELEMENT (FE) SOFTWARE, INCLUDING PRODUCT MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT.

Health and Safety Executive

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Aug 2026 at 11:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 10:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive is procuring software supply and support services for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element (FE) software. The requirement includes product maintenance and ongoing support, intended to provide the software capabilities needed for the HSE’s technical and analytical work. The procurement is for services delivered in the United Kingdom. It is a single requirement covering both CFD and FE software rather than separate workstreams. Suppliers should therefore be able to provide the relevant software products as well as the associated maintenance and support arrangements. The opportunity is being bought by the Health and Safety Executive, a central government public authority, for use within its operations.

The process has reached tender: the HSE invited offers through an open procedure using a dynamic purchasing system. Clarification requests had to be submitted by 21 August 2026 at 12:00, and tenders by 7 September 2026 at 15:00. The evaluation and award decision was due by 21 September 2026 at 23:59. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with renewal options extending it to 30 September 2031 on a two-year 1+1 basis. The estimated value is £700,000 excluding VAT, or £840,000 including VAT. Quality carries 60% of the evaluation, cost 30% and social value 10%.

This opportunity suits software providers specialising in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element applications, particularly those able to supply both product licences or access and dependable maintenance and support. It is also identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Suppliers should be able to support a public-sector customer with ongoing product provision, technical assistance, maintenance and service continuity across the contract term and any renewals. The evaluation places greatest emphasis on quality, so businesses should be prepared to demonstrate the strength and suitability of their software and support offer. Cost and social value also affect the outcome, making this relevant to providers with competitive pricing and credible social-value commitments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FOR COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) AND FINITE ELEMENT (FE) SOFTWARE, INCLUDING PRODUCT MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT.

Notice Description

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) intends to go to market for a supplier to provide Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element (FE) software, including product maintenance and support. This notice provides an overview of the scope of services and expectations to inform potential suppliers ahead of the formal tender process. The contract is expected to run for an initial three-year period, with options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods

Planning Information

No action is required from potential bidders. This notice is to inform the market of a future requirement that will shortly be advertised via the Find-a-Tender service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075184-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Health and Safety Executive
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L20 7HS
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

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