--- title: "2581/MH Machining and Welding Simulation Software" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6fc34f7f-c272-459c-82f9-5a860026ce27" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6fc34f7f-c272-459c-82f9-5a860026ce27" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fc34f7f-c272-459c-82f9-5a860026ce27.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fc34f7f-c272-459c-82f9-5a860026ce27.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-06-30" --- # 2581/MH Machining and Welding Simulation Software Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fc34f7f-c272-459c-82f9-5a860026ce27 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6fc34f7f-c272-459c-82f9-5a860026ce27) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fc34f7f-c272-459c-82f9-5a860026ce27.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield has initiated a tender for "2581/MH Machining and Welding Simulation Software" on behalf of the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC). This procurement falls under the category of industry-specific software packages and includes two Lots: one for Machining Simulation and another for Welding Simulation. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the tender period having concluded on 26th June 2020. The contract duration is set from 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021, with a total contract value of £150,000 and a minimum value of £50,000. Interested suppliers must express their interest through the University's e-tendering system to access further documentation. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for software firms specialising in machining and welding solutions, particularly those that have experience in computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software. Businesses that can provide innovative software packages tailored to industrial applications are encouraged to compete, as the University of Sheffield is keen to explore offers that demonstrate best value, even allowing for the possibility of awarding the Lots to multiple suppliers. With the procurement method being an open procedure, SMEs with relevant capabilities are well-suited to pursue this opportunity to grow their client base in the manufacturing sector. ## Notice The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC) for Machining and Welding Simulation Software. This tender is structured in 2 Lots, one each for Machining Simulation and Welding Simulation, however the University reserves the right to award each lot to different suppliers, or both lots to a single supplier should that supplier demonstrate best value by doing so. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is a non-E.U. open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Friday 26th June 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0f2b6e-1b8b-4cc7-af25-23f4c1053bd7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Jun 2020 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £51,606 | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MSC SOFTWARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 48323000 - Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software package ## Release History - 30 Jun 2020 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0f2b6e-1b8b-4cc7-af25-23f4c1053bd7 - 12 Jun 2020 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22de8cbb-b380-4e6b-b965-88ff50c1c2c1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0f2b6e-1b8b-4cc7-af25-23f4c1053bd7 30th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22de8cbb-b380-4e6b-b965-88ff50c1c2c1 12th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.sheffield.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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