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title: "UKRI-4559 Cadence Software License and Maintenance"
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# UKRI-4559 Cadence Software License and Maintenance

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c31b1cc2-5eb8-4de6-b41a-bc447aade21f

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has completed the procurement process for the UKRI-4559 Cadence Software License and Maintenance contract, focusing on the delivery of advanced software for the computer-aided design of integrated circuits. This contract, valued at GBP 1,218,428, falls under the "License management software package" industry category and will be delivered to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 15th December 2024 and concluding on 11th December 2027. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 12th December 2024 and the award date on the same day.

This tender provides significant opportunities for companies in the software and technology sectors, especially those that specialise in licensing and maintenance services for high-end design software. Although the procurement method was not specified beyond "Other", the concluded contract with Cadence Design Systems Limited signifies a strategic business opportunity for large or established firms looking to expand their government project portfolio. Smaller businesses and social enterprises (SMEs and VCSEs) were not the focus for this contract, indicating a competitive landscape suited for larger corporations with substantial capabilities in software development and maintenance.

## Notice

Advanced software for the computer aided design of integrated circuits

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e6d5383-0dda-4ed0-a938-0d6c222d0408 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2024 - 11 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,218,428 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,218,428 |
| 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 | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e6d5383-0dda-4ed0-a938-0d6c222d0408

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e6d5383-0dda-4ed0-a938-0d6c222d0408
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=909916373
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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