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title: "Plant Lifecycle Management Licences - 3DExperience Award"
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# Plant Lifecycle Management Licences - 3DExperience Award

Buyer: UK FUSION ENERGY LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2305537-8929-486b-815d-c5b5c3a6b747

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by UK Fusion Energy Ltd involves the purchase of 3DExperience licences to support UK Fusion Energy and the STEP programme's PLM requirements. The contract, valued at £16,926,920, falls under the Software package and information systems category, focusing on technology and software services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. This contract has progressed to the award stage, with Dassault Systemes UK Limited appointed as the supplier. The contract period commences on the 1st of April 2026 and concludes on the 29th of March 2030, with an optional one-year extension. The procurement method detailed as "Other" suggests a tailored approach, and the award was formalised on the 24th of March 2026.

For businesses operating in the technology sector, specifically those specialising in software packages and information systems, this tender presents significant growth opportunities. As the contract involves a substantial investment, it is particularly suited for large-scale enterprises capable of delivering robust lifecycle management solutions with advanced capabilities. Whilst SMEs and VCSEs might find entry into such tenders challenging due to specific requirements, large businesses like Dassault Systemes UK Limited exemplify the type of organisations capable of engaging successfully in this contract, potentially expanding their portfolio within the UK market.

## Notice

3DExperience licences for 3 years, with an optional extension of 1 year to cover UK Fusion Energy and the STEP programme's PLM requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9326b062-5441-408d-8833-95e931e97388 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,926,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,926,920 |
| 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 FUSION ENERGY LTD |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DASSAULT SYSTEMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9326b062-5441-408d-8833-95e931e97388

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9326b062-5441-408d-8833-95e931e97388
  14th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1025913789
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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