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title: "DDaT26281 - Simulation Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a831"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# DDaT26281 - Simulation Software

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a831

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## Summary

The public procurement process undertaken by UK Research and Innovation, detailed under the contract ID "DDaT26281 - Simulation Software," is summarised in this notice. Located in Swindon, UK Research and Innovation is a central government public authority responsible for this procurement, with a specific focus on acquiring software package and information systems, classified under the CPV code 48000000. The procurement stage is marked as complete with the contract having started on 1 July 2026 and ending on 30 June 2027. A direct procurement method was utilised due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, making COMSOL LIMITED the selected supplier without a competitive bidding process.

This contract offers business opportunities particularly suited for companies specialising in software development and supply, as it reflects a clear demand in the goods category, particularly for simulation software. Although this specific procurement was concluded without competition, businesses in the software industry are encouraged to monitor similar future opportunities announced by central government entities like UK Research and Innovation. Small to medium-sized enterprises with technical expertise in niche software products would find such tenders beneficial for growth, especially when the procurement type indicates direct engagement from specialised suppliers.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without a competitive procurement exercise due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Simulation Software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050534-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,690 |

## 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 | COMSOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 16:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050534-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050534-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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