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title: "Purchase of Procast software, maintenance and training"
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# Purchase of Procast software, maintenance and training

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46cdb9b4-3fb0-49e3-95ba-f4354f294569

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4e4fc15-0482-4525-b5d4-943271c65ce0 |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2018 - 6 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,777 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,777 |
| 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 | ESI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2018 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4e4fc15-0482-4525-b5d4-943271c65ce0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4e4fc15-0482-4525-b5d4-943271c65ce0
  20th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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