---
title: "UKRI-5083 Software Renewal for STFC RAL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0562ec"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-07-21"
---

# UKRI-5083 Software Renewal for STFC RAL

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0562ec

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has recently completed a procurement process titled "UKRI-5083 Software Renewal for STFC RAL," focusing on software-related services. The procurement was managed as a direct, below-threshold method without competition, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. This contract involved renewing software licenses for the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and was awarded on 18th July 2025, becoming active on 21st July 2025 and ending on 19th June 2026. The contract was worth £28,905.80 excluding VAT, with a gross value of £34,686.96, and awarded to ANSYS UK Ltd, a large supplier based in Sheffield.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, especially those capable of offering software renewal and maintenance solutions. Companies familiar with public procurement processes and having a track record in offering comprehensive software services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Being a part of UKRI's network could bolster growth in software delivery capabilities and open up further collaborations with other government agencies. Engaging with such contracts not only facilitates business expansion into the public sector but also enhances credibility and enhances company portfolios.

## Notice

This contract covers the renewal of software licenses for STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041638-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 19 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,905 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 12:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041638-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041638-2025
  21st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ansys.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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