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title: "2794/SSA/MH Siemens PlantSim Software Licence upgrade and maintenance"
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# 2794/SSA/MH Siemens PlantSim Software Licence upgrade and maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fed8d000-744d-4f9f-870b-c6350be2f423

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process for the upgrade and maintenance of Siemens PlantSim Software Licences. With a value of £111,253, the tender classified under industry-specific software packages was initiated on a direct procurement method as a single tender action, which was below the threshold. The contract period spans from 1st March 2021 to 29th February 2024, and the services are to be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber. The award was made on 16th January 2021, with the contract notice published on 3rd December 2021.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those involved in licensing and software maintenance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore similar tenders within the education sector, as the University of Sheffield is open to engaging local suppliers who can provide effective and innovative solutions tailored to their needs.

## Notice

The University needed to upgrade its number of licenses and renew maintenance on existing licenses of Siemens PlantSim.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b9f7143-6f5a-43b7-a5a8-e2487649e796 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £111,253 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,253 |
| 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 | 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

- 3 Dec 2021 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b9f7143-6f5a-43b7-a5a8-e2487649e796

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b9f7143-6f5a-43b7-a5a8-e2487649e796
  3rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk

## Provenance

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