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The Supply and Delivery of a Multiphysics Model and Furnace Digital Twin

Glass Futures

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Glass Futures

Buyer Address: James Roby Way, Sheffield, UKE32, S35 2PY, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@glass-futures.org

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
323000.0 GBP
Published
17 Nov 2025, 14:01
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
28 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
72230000 - Custom software development services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
University of Liverpool
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: The Supply and Delivery of a Multiphysics Model and Furnace Digital Twin

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