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title: "Modelling Simulation Software for Casting Design"
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# Modelling Simulation Software for Casting Design

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a59bc51f-f4b3-41e1-b4ff-3a34985141b1

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD conducted a procurement process for "Modelling Simulation Software for Casting Design," aimed at renewing Solidworks for modelling simulations in casting design. This contract falls under the industry category of industry-specific software packages, with an estimated value of £26,261. The procurement method used was a single source authorisation, and the contract period is from 31st October 2019 to 31st October 2020. The delivery location is in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period having concluded on 2nd September 2019.

This tender presents growth opportunities for software development and engineering firms specializing in scientific and analytical solutions. Businesses that are experienced in providing modelling simulation software or similar technological solutions would be well-suited to compete in future contracts with the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD or similar institutions, allowing them to expand their market presence in the education and research sectors.

## Notice

Renewal of Solidworks to run modelling simulations to help design castings for customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a72b379-526f-4835-a08a-9aa6b157607e |
| 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 | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,261 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,261 |
| 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 | SOLID SOLUTIONS MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48422000 - Software package suites
- 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2019 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a72b379-526f-4835-a08a-9aa6b157607e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a72b379-526f-4835-a08a-9aa6b157607e
  6th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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