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2824/SSA/MH Procast License Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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10 Jan 2022 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "2824/SSA/MH Procast License Renewal" was conducted by the University of Sheffield, specifically through its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. This process falls under the category of industry-specific software packages. The procurement was completed on 21 January 2021, with a contract value of £144,318. The contract period started on 28 January 2021 and will run until 27 January 2024. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action since it was below the specified threshold, with the delivery set in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses that specialise in software licensing and support services within the manufacturing and engineering sectors. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) would find this opportunity well-suited, given the nature of the procurement process and the focus on advanced manufacturing technology. Companies that can provide software maintenance, upgrades, or related services could greatly benefit by engaging in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2824/SSA/MH Procast License Renewal

Notice Description

The University via it's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre came to the end of it's 3 year license for ProCast software from ESI, which it uses for Castings Simulation. There was a requirement for renewing the licenses which have been done for a further 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d18b77ac-2e25-4c44-914f-14a88ad73db5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2d83f5-aee6-44a5-bd19-8cf13dcbc9dc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,318 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,318 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2021 - 27 Jan 2024 2-3 years
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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
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)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESI GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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