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title: "Proprietary software license and maintenance - Ansys"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bcb2"
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# Proprietary software license and maintenance - Ansys

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bcb2

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is currently seeking a supplier for a proprietary software license and maintenance for ANSYS, a key software package in Computational Fluid Dynamics and structural analysis. This procurement is classified under the goods category with an industry focus on software and information systems. The procurement process initiated on 6th July 2021 and is part of a limited tender method without prior publication of a call for competition due to the absence of alternative software packages offering the required functionality. The software is essential for various engineering applications, and the expected contract value is £12,140.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development and technical support for engineering applications. Companies with expertise in ANSYS or similar engineering software solutions would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement is particularly relevant for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide tailored software solutions or integration services. Engaging in this tender can enhance the capabilities of suppliers and expand their market reach in the educational and engineering sectors.

## Notice

ANSYS is industry standard software (incorporating a huge range of individual pieces of software including Computational Fluid Dynamics, Structural and Thermal Finite Element Analysis, Dynamic systems modelling, and Fluid Structure interaction, all integrated such that systems can be linked, parametrically modified, meshed and optimised through design exploration tools). Unfortunately no other software does all this.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Sole Supplier of the course software and no alternative software packages exist that can offer the required functionality. ANSYS is industry standard software (incorporating a huge range of individual pieces of software including Computational Fluid Dynamics, Structural and Thermal Finite Element Analysis, Dynamic systems modelling, and Fluid Structure interaction, all integrated such that systems can be linked, parametrically modified, meshed and optimised through design exploration tools). No other software does all this.

### Procurement Information

Sole Supplier of the course software and no alternative software packages exist that can offer the required functionality. ANSYS is industry standard software (incorporating a huge range of individual pieces of software including Computational Fluid Dynamics, Structural and Thermal Finite Element Analysis, Dynamic systems modelling, and Fluid Structure interaction, all integrated such that systems can be linked, parametrically modified, meshed and optimised through design exploration tools). No other software does all this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015506-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,140 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| 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

- 6 Jul 2021 at 09:08 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015506-2021
- 16 Jun 2021 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013631-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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