Scope
Reference
UKSAC25_0113
Description
This direct award provides for Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK) orbital analysis software, which is proprietary technology developed and owned by Ansys. This software is critical for the Office of the Chief Engineer's orbital analysis and mission modelling activities, underpinning technical assurance for UK Space Agency programmes.
All intellectual property rights, including source code and specialised modelling capabilities, are exclusively held by Ansys. ST Engineering Antycip SAS is an authorised reseller for Ansys products in Europe and is the only lawful route for UK Space Agency to procure these licences in the UK. This has been confirmed directly with Ansys Regional Sales Team - no alternative supplier can provide, maintain, or support STK licences without infringing IP rights.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £17,760 excluding VAT
- £21,312 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
8 December 2025
Contract dates
- 15 December 2025 to 14 December 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
ST ENGINEERING ANTYCIP LTD
- Companies House: 06027721
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQT-6822-NVPN
2 Minton Place, Victoria Road,
Bicester, Oxfordshire,
OX26 6QB
United Kingdom
Email: amir.khosh@steantycip.com
Website: http://Steantycip.com
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
UK Space Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRTY-4245-MTJY
Quad Two Building 1st Floor, Rutherford Avenue, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus
Didcot
OX11 0DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government