---
title: "UKRI-5964 Maintenance and support of VSim simulation software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067a31"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-01"
---

# UKRI-5964 Maintenance and support of VSim simulation software

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067a31

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), has resulted in the award of a contract titled "UKRI-5964 Maintenance and support of VSim simulation software" to Silvaco Europe Ltd. The contract involves providing maintenance and support services for VSim simulation software over a period of two years, from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. This process falls under the services category, specifically software maintenance and repair. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI is a central government public authority, representing significant procurement activities within the UK's public sector. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, without competition, as it was below the threshold for open competition requirements.

This procurement presents opportunities particularly for businesses skilled in software maintenance and repair services. Large enterprises like Silvaco Europe Ltd, which can provide specialised software solutions and maintenance, are well-positioned to benefit from similar tenders issued by UK government entities. Engaging in such contracts may enhance visibility within the public sector and contribute to long-term growth through established partnerships with prominent government organisations such as UKRI. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality service in accordance with the specific requirements laid out by public procurement regulations will find promising prospects in these types of tenders.

## Notice

2 YEARS of Maintenance and support of VSim simulation software VSimPlasma (Cluster), 4,688-core, VSim Plasma (Laptop) 8-core; VSim 13

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030100-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,934 |

## 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 | SILVACO EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 08:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030100-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030100-2026
  1st April 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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