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title: "FOR COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) AND FINITE ELEMENT (FE) SOFTWARE, INCLUDING PRODUCT MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dd45"
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published: "2026-08-07"
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# FOR COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) AND FINITE ELEMENT (FE) SOFTWARE, INCLUDING PRODUCT MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT.

Buyer: Health and Safety Executive  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dd45

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## Summary

The Health and Safety Executive is procuring software supply and support services for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element (FE) software. The requirement includes product maintenance and ongoing support, intended to provide the software capabilities needed for the HSE’s technical and analytical work. The procurement is for services delivered in the United Kingdom. It is a single requirement covering both CFD and FE software rather than separate workstreams. Suppliers should therefore be able to provide the relevant software products as well as the associated maintenance and support arrangements. The opportunity is being bought by the Health and Safety Executive, a central government public authority, for use within its operations.

The process has reached tender: the HSE invited offers through an open procedure using a dynamic purchasing system. Clarification requests had to be submitted by 21 August 2026 at 12:00, and tenders by 7 September 2026 at 15:00. The evaluation and award decision was due by 21 September 2026 at 23:59. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with renewal options extending it to 30 September 2031 on a two-year 1+1 basis. The estimated value is £700,000 excluding VAT, or £840,000 including VAT. Quality carries 60% of the evaluation, cost 30% and social value 10%.

This opportunity suits software providers specialising in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element applications, particularly those able to supply both product licences or access and dependable maintenance and support. It is also identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Suppliers should be able to support a public-sector customer with ongoing product provision, technical assistance, maintenance and service continuity across the contract term and any renewals. The evaluation places greatest emphasis on quality, so businesses should be prepared to demonstrate the strength and suitability of their software and support offer. Cost and social value also affect the outcome, making this relevant to providers with competitive pricing and credible social-value commitments.

## Notice

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) intends to go to market for a supplier to provide Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element (FE) software, including product maintenance and support. This notice provides an overview of the scope of services and expectations to inform potential suppliers ahead of the formal tender process. The contract is expected to run for an initial three-year period, with options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods

### Planning Information

No action is required from potential bidders.
This notice is to inform the market of a future requirement that will shortly be advertised via the Find-a-Tender service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075184-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Health and Safety Executive |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Postcode area | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2026 at 11:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075184-2026
- 6 Aug 2026 at 10:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074534-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075184-2026
  7th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074534-2026
  6th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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