Scope
Reference
QGFL/2025/04
Description
The procured services consist of the development of a fully visualised digital twin of the Glass Futures plant. The project includes the development of a scientifically accurate multi-physics furnace model (CFD, chemistry, mathematics and physics) capable of performing digital experiments via ‘what if…?’ simulations programmed through a bespoke graphical user interface (also part of this procurement). The digital twin will integrate with the Glass Futures control system in order that it will display live, accurate, plant data.
Contract 1. The Supply and Delivery of a Multiphysics Model and Furnace Digital Twin
Supplier
Contract value
- £323,000 excluding VAT
- £387,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
17 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 26 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 4 months, 3 days
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Hosting and Support Services
CPV classifications
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software
- 72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 48151000 - Computer control system
- 48520000 - Multimedia software package
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
University of Liverpool
- Companies House: RC000660
765 Brownlow Hill
Liverpool
L697ZX
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@liverpool.ac.uk
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. The Supply and Delivery of a Multiphysics Model and Furnace Digital Twin
Contracting authority
Glass Futures
- Companies House: 10002698
James Roby Way
Sheffield
S35 2PY
United Kingdom
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)