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DDaT26026 - Optical Design Software

UK Research and Innovation

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research and Innovation

Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Email: commercial@ukri.org

Buyer Name: UK Shared Business Services Ltd

Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FF, United Kingdom

Contact Email: ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
15640.0 GBP
Published
19 Feb 2026, 14:16
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
03 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
02 Mar 2027, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
48000000 - Software package and information systems
Region
n/a
Awarded To
ANSYS UK LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

****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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: DDaT26026 - Optical Design Software

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