Award

Purchase of Procast software, maintenance and training

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

20 Feb 2018 at 11:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase of Procast software, maintenance, and training was conducted by the University of Sheffield. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, with a contract value of £102,777. Notably, the tender period ended on 31st January 2018, and the contract period is set from 5th February 2018 to 6th February 2018. The procurement method used was a single-source authorisation, indicating a non-competitive process, and the location for delivery is in Yorkshire and the Humber, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in software development, maintenance, and training services, particularly those that can provide sophisticated simulation software like Procast. Companies that focus on innovative casting technologies or offer training services in this niche would be well-suited to engage. With the contract awarded to ESI UK Ltd., competitors should consider developing unique value propositions or partnerships to capitalise on similar future opportunities within the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Procast software, maintenance and training

Notice Description

Procast software for Castings to run simulations on making centrifugal titanium casings. Software allows them to simulate and view things before completing the process, saving time and cutting costs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46cdb9b4-3fb0-49e3-95ba-f4354f294569
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4e4fc15-0482-4525-b5d4-943271c65ce0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Source Authorisation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,777 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,777 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2018 - 6 Feb 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 5TZ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Rother Vale
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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