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title: "Purchasing Ansys Academic Product"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055e99"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchasing Ansys Academic Product

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055e99

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University has successfully completed a public procurement process for purchasing academic engineering simulation software licences from ANSYS UK Limited. This contract, titled "Purchasing Ansys Academic Product," falls under the industry category of Educational Software Package and is relevant to the region of Sheffield, United Kingdom (UKE32). The procurement method used was direct, below threshold and without competition. The award was finalised on 25 June 2025 and the contract, valued at £91,822.14 gross, runs from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026. This is part of the University's commitment to supporting STEM research and education, leveraging advanced simulation tools to enhance its research capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses providing specialised software solutions, particularly those that can offer robust support and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in developing and supporting engineering simulation tools or educational technology products may find similar opportunities to provide bespoke solutions tailored to academic institutions. The successful completion of this tender highlights the potential for growth within the educational sector, particularly for businesses that are able to supply products that enhance research and learning outcomes. Large-scale suppliers with the capacity to handle complex software needs will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Sheffield Hallam University requires the provision of ANSYS engineering simulation software licences, including ANSYS CFD, ANSYS Academic, and ANSYS HPC Workgroup, along with associated support and maintenance services. These advanced simulation tools are essential for delivering high-quality research and education in STEM fields, supporting existing research contracts and significant internal investment in ANSYS-based workflows.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039633-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £76,518 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANSYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 12:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039633-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039633-2025
  14th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.shu.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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