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title: "Simulating value creation opportunities at inspection processes using digital twins"
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# Simulating value creation opportunities at inspection processes using digital twins

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-292585c0-8c96-4b4b-b330-b5fc991b0af9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Simulating value creation opportunities at inspection processes using digital twins" is being conducted by the University of Sheffield. This project falls under the research and development services industry category, specifically focusing on scientific technical simulation. The procurement method used is a single-source authorisation, with the tender period having ended on 12 November 2020. The contract has a total value of £38,480 and covers the period from 17 November 2020 to 31 March 2021, with delivery expected in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research, simulation technologies, or consultancy services related to digital twins. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find suitable avenues for growth, especially if they possess expertise in modelling, simulation, or value stream mapping pertinent to inspection processes. This project could help such companies establish long-term partnerships with the University of Sheffield and expand their service offerings in the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

To investigate Simulating value creation opportunities at inspection processes using digital twins. Sheffield will contribute the required expertise in modelling and simulation, digital twins (WP2) and also provide the PI role incurring significant investigator time. The modelling and simulation will be complemented by value stream mapping expertise in ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf108ba7-6100-46f3-9cb6-9478af3ecaa1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,480 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEANSIG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2020 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf108ba7-6100-46f3-9cb6-9478af3ecaa1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf108ba7-6100-46f3-9cb6-9478af3ecaa1
  17th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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