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title: "UKRI-3117 Software Licence and Support Package for the NQCC"
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# UKRI-3117 Software Licence and Support Package for the NQCC

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18db5cb6-ce0d-4827-8bad-1369f58b4fc5

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the procurement of the UKRI-3117 Software Licence and Support Package for the NQCC to ANSYS UK Ltd, with a total value of £172,314. The procurement stage has concluded with the contract period set to start on 24th May 2023 and end on 21st May 2026. This tender was classified as an Industry-specific software package, aimed at supporting the superconducting team at the NQCC to design qubits for quantum computers.

This procurement opportunity is suitable for businesses specialising in Industry-specific software development and support services. The tender presents an opportunity for businesses to engage with UK Research & Innovation in the field of quantum computing technology. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate in this tender process, showcasing a commitment to fostering innovation and growth within the industry.

## Notice

The software is used in the design of superconducting qubits. Specifically, the High Frequency Simulation Software (HFSS) and the Maxwell package is used to simulate Electromagnetic structures using finite element method solver to analyse the parameters of specific superconducting chip designs. The superconducting team at the NQCC require this software to design the qubits to be used within their quantum computers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a02df210-f3d0-4a4b-83e6-4ab0ba4f5b25 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2023 - 21 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,314 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,314 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANSYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 23 May 2023 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a02df210-f3d0-4a4b-83e6-4ab0ba4f5b25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a02df210-f3d0-4a4b-83e6-4ab0ba4f5b25
  23rd May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=783369549
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/,NorthStarAvenue

## Provenance

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