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title: "DDaT23585 -Zemax Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4662b225-defb-453e-ac47-b5987ac306b5"
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# DDaT23585 -Zemax Maintenance

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4662b225-defb-453e-ac47-b5987ac306b5

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## Summary

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), conducted a procurement process for Zemax Maintenance software licenses. This single tender action, below the threshold, was awarded to ANSYS UK Ltd by UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED. The contract value is £20,482.08, with a contract period starting on December 15, 2023, and ending on December 14, 2024. The procurement stage was in the Award phase, with the tender period closing on December 12, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing software packages and information systems. The procurement, managed by UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, targeted small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses based in or serving the EH9 3HJ area may find this tender particularly relevant. The direct procurement method, coupled with the service nature of the contract, creates a favourable environment for eligible businesses to compete and potentially grow their market presence in the software services sector.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) - UKRI had a requirement for the provision of Zemax Maintenance software licenses, This procurement is being concluded as a single tender action (below threshold).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550ebeac-29b3-470e-bb3b-31848108a910 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2023 - 14 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,482 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,482 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| 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

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2023 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550ebeac-29b3-470e-bb3b-31848108a910

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550ebeac-29b3-470e-bb3b-31848108a910
  14th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/929dce8c-10d3-4cb3-b9e8-341b7446b68c

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