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title: "Continuation of work on virtual model of thermal hydraulic test rig"
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# Continuation of work on virtual model of thermal hydraulic test rig

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52aa6394-bf7b-47e3-bebe-0ecdd4f3141a

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## Summary

The procurement process focuses on the "Continuation of work on virtual model of thermal hydraulic test rig," conducted by the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, located in Rotherham, England. This contract falls under the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services category (CPV: 71600000). The procurement method used was a single source authorisation, and the contract awarded has a total value of £50,000, with the award date on 9 January 2019. The contract period spans from 14 January 2019 to 31 March 2019, following the tender period that ended on 18 December 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical consulting, project management, and design services, particularly those experienced in modular design concepts and virtual modelling within the engineering sector. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions and demonstrating expertise in related fields would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements, potentially fostering growth through collaboration with established organisations like the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD and Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd.

## Notice

Continuation of work already started to modify virtual model of a thermal hydraulic test rig to comply with the principles of modular design that the Nuclear AMRC have identified in partnership with Frazer-Nash. This will result in a VR model which can be used to demonstrate the advantages of modularisation prior to the build of a similar unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7753dc0-90e3-400e-8b72-5f3ddf87f754 |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | ROTHERTHAM |
| 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 | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2019 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7753dc0-90e3-400e-8b72-5f3ddf87f754

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7753dc0-90e3-400e-8b72-5f3ddf87f754
  10th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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