---
title: "UKRI-5707 Cadence Allegro, Capture, PCB designer & PSpice support 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0611f9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-01-29"
---

# UKRI-5707 Cadence Allegro, Capture, PCB designer & PSpice support 2026

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0611f9

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, focuses on a software maintenance agreement for the Cadence Allegro, Capture, and PCB designer suite, including PSpice support for the year 2026. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically dealing with the maintenance of information technology software. The process has reached the 'Award' stage with a contract signed on 29th January 2026. This direct procurement, which is below the threshold and conducted without competition, has awarded the contract to Parallel Systems, a small to medium enterprise located in Bracknell. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude by 31st January 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software maintenance, especially those familiar with Cadence software. Companies in the services sector, particularly SMEs with expertise in software maintenance, would find this project beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and establishing a presence with a central government entity such as UKRI. Such engagements can lead to further opportunities in the public sector, fostering long-term growth and stability for businesses that can deliver specialised support and maintenance services efficiently.

## Notice

Software maintenance agreement for Cadence software Computer Aided Design suite.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008020-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,580 |

## 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 | PARALLEL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 12:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008020-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008020-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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