---
title: "UKRI-4559 Cadence Software License and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c9f9"
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published: "2024-12-20"
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# UKRI-4559 Cadence Software License and Maintenance

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c9f9

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Oxfordshire, has completed the procurement for "UKRI-4559 Cadence Software License and Maintenance" under the classification of License Management Software Package (CPV 48218000). The procurement, described as advanced software for the computer-aided design of integrated circuits, falls under the category of goods. The contract was awarded on 12th December 2024 after being conducted through a limited procurement method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. Notably, the procurement did not involve the prior publication of a call for competition. The project is situated in the region of UKJ14, specifically Oxfordshire.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in advanced software solutions for integrated circuits design. It is especially appealing to businesses with unique technical capabilities and qualifications that address the stringent needs of the contracting agency. Large-scale organisations with extensive experience in delivering high-calibre software solutions in the research and innovation domain would be particularly well-suited to compete. Cadence Design Systems Limited, awarded the contract worth USD 1,218,428, exemplifies the level of expertise and specialised skill set required to fulfill such high-value, technically demanding contracts.

## Notice

Advanced software for the computer aided design of integrated circuits

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Advanced software for the computer aided design of integrated circuits

### Procurement Information

absence of competition for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041125-2024 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,218,428 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## 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 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041125-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=909916373

## Provenance

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