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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4164 Electromagnetic simulation software licenses"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4164 Electromagnetic simulation software licenses

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dfe438f-bfcc-423d-9734-405d4370cb1b

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has successfully awarded a contract for electromagnetic simulation software licenses. The procurement, amounting to £27,845.46, falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). This tender pertains to a requirement for advanced simulation software, with the contracting process completed and the contract period running from 4 July 2024 to 20 June 2025. The award was made to Ansys UK Ltd, located in Sheffield. The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase, with key dates including the tender period ending on 3 July 2024 and the contract starting shortly thereafter.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of niche software solutions, particularly those within the technology and software sectors. Although this specific tender had a limited competition due to technical reasons, the project underscores the UK's ongoing investment in cutting-edge research tools. Companies in the software and tech industries, especially those that can offer innovative and specialised solutions, may find similar future procurement processes beneficial for growth and market expansion.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for electromagnetic simulation software licenses. Due to technical reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e760ab5-bdef-47e3-a629-15d076be8a1f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2024 - 20 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,845 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,845 |
| 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 AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 22 Oct 2024 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e760ab5-bdef-47e3-a629-15d076be8a1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e760ab5-bdef-47e3-a629-15d076be8a1f
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=875716208
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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