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title: "Annual Subscription to a concurrent Plant Simulation Software License"
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# Annual Subscription to a concurrent Plant Simulation Software License

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60cf81ad-9a0e-49a7-9e75-50a72f7e6603

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD conducted a successful procurement process for an "Annual Subscription to a concurrent Plant Simulation Software License" valued at £31,839. The procurement was initiated through a single source authorisation method and has reached the award stage as of 10th March 2020. The contract period for this software falls between 11th March 2020 and 10th March 2021. The software is classified under the industry-specific software package category and the delivery location is in Rotherham, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial software solutions, particularly those who can provide simulation software that optimises manufacturing processes. Companies with experience in discrete event simulation modelling and those that can demonstrate the capability to support the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD's specific operational needs will be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging with higher education institutions like the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD can open avenues for collaboration and innovation in software development and application.

## Notice

Purchase of an annual subscription for a concurrent Plant Simulation Software License. Industrial-ready software that uses discreet event simulation (DES) modelling to optimise material flow, resource utilisation in a manufacturing system providing mathematical key performance indicators.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd75eae-d1c2-455a-ba29-27bd35d1a702 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2020 - 10 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,839 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,839 |
| 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 | SIMULATION SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2020 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd75eae-d1c2-455a-ba29-27bd35d1a702

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd75eae-d1c2-455a-ba29-27bd35d1a702
  13th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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