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Response Deadline12/02/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract, managed by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council under UK Research and Innovation, focuses on the provision of Electronic Design Automation software licenses. The agreement is designed to support prime contractors engaged in chip design research projects by supplying essential CAD and simulation tools necessary for chip architecture and verification. In addition to the delivery of software license keys, the contract encompasses comprehensive technical support and license management governed by specific service level agreements. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 513210 and was posted on September 27, 2026, with a response deadline set for December 2, 2026. This arrangement ensures that researchers have the critical software infrastructure required to advance semiconductor design and verification within the scope of EPSRC funded initiatives.

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EPSRC subcontract for Electronic Design Automation software licenses, technical support, and license management.

Agency

UK Research and Innovation → Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

NAICS

513210 - Software Publishers

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 205099.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Doctoral focal award: chip design and verification

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Timeline

PostedSep 27

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Response DeadlineDec 2

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12/02/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

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Organization / AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

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Supplies Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software licenses for prime contractors on EPSRC chip design research projects. Provides licenses for CAD and simulation tools required for chip architecture and verification, including technical support and license management. Delivers software license keys and support SLAs.

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