---
title: "UKRI-5162 Software Renewal for STFC-NQCC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059728"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-09-10"
---

# UKRI-5162 Software Renewal for STFC-NQCC

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059728

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5162 Software Renewal for STFC-NQCC." This contract involves the renewal of software licences related to software services for the Science and Technology Facilities Council's National Quantum Computing Centre (STFC-NQCC). This procurement falls under the services category, with an active award granted to ANSYS UK Ltd, based in Sheffield. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, without competition, reflecting a straightforward renewal process. The contract was signed on 7th August 2025, and the performance period spans from 10th August 2025 to 9th August 2026. UKRI, as a central government public authority based in Swindon, acted as the buying organisation in this process.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity for software service providers, especially those specialising in software-related services. Although the direct award suggests a limited competitive process, it underscores the importance for businesses to establish strong relationships and frameworks with public authorities like UKRI. Companies with expertise in software licence management and renewal are well-suited to deliver and maintain the required services for such contracts. This engagement with a prestigious public body like the UKRI could leverage future collaborations and accrual of valuable experience in serving central government needs.

## Notice

This requirement covers the renewal of software licenses for STFC-NQCC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055215-2025 |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,906 |

## 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

- 10 Sep 2025 at 08:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055215-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055215-2025
  10th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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