---
title: "DDaT26026 - Optical Design Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065847"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-19"
---

# DDaT26026 - Optical Design Software

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065847

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has awarded a contract for the provision of Optical Design Software, titled DDaT26026, with a procurement process initiated as "tender." The procurement, under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, proceeded without competition due to the lack of reasonable alternatives, classified as "below threshold - direct procurement." The contracting process reached the 'Award' stage on 19th February 2026. ANSYS UK LIMITED is the supplier, with the goods categorized under "Software package and information systems" delivered across the United Kingdom, from 3rd March 2026 to 2nd March 2027, valued at £15,640. The procurement method was direct, indicating streamlined processes ideal for tailored software solution needs.

This awarding offers robust opportunities for growth, particularly for large software companies specialising in design and information systems that can offer niche solutions without direct competition. Companies with a strong UK presence and proficiency in software delivery might find themselves well-poised to compete in similar procurement processes. The lack of competition underscores the strategic importance of offering unique and essential technologies, enhancing business prospect negotiations with government entities such as UK Research and Innovation. It creates a precedent for businesses looking to cultivate exclusive partnerships in specialised software domains.

## Notice

****THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UKRI had a requirement for the provision of Optical Design Software. This procurement is being concluded without competition, there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015285-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,640 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 14:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015285-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015285-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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