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title: "Upgrade to the FORTUS Plus Machine/Software Upgrade"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2018-10-17"
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# Upgrade to the FORTUS Plus Machine/Software Upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06136f06-b26b-4968-b73b-98d36ba1f7d1

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD has successfully completed a public procurement process for the upgrade of the FORTUS Plus machine and software, which is classified under the industry category of operating system enhancement software package (CPV 48213000). This tender was initiated as a single source authorisation and concluded with an award on 17th October 2018, following a tender period that ended on 16th October 2018. The contract, valued at £30,000, is located in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber, and is set to run from 18th October 2018 to 31st October 2018.

This tender presents a business opportunity for companies specialising in software upgrades, specifically those with expertise in machinery compatibility and enhancements. Given the specific nature of the requirements, larger firms with substantial experience in operating system enhancements would be best positioned to compete for similar procurements. Suppliers who can demonstrate innovative solutions and a strong track record in related technology applications may find advantageous prospects for growth through engagement with the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD's future procurement initiatives.

## Notice

FORTUS Plus machine/software upgrade. ST130 material package upgrade to increase AMRC FDM capability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1911803-48be-4cec-86f0-7d164690ee47 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LASER LINES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2018 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1911803-48be-4cec-86f0-7d164690ee47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1911803-48be-4cec-86f0-7d164690ee47
  17th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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