The Supply and Delivery of a Multiphysics Model and Furnace Digital Twin
Glass Futures
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Procurement
- 48151000 Computer control system
- 48520000 Multimedia software package
- 72110000 Hardware selection consultancy services
- 72211000 Programming services of systems and user software
- 72230000 Custom software development services
- 73100000 Research and experimental development services
What happened
Glass Futures awarded this contract to The University of Liverpool worth £323,000 on 27 Nov 2025. The contract runs until 31 Mar 2026.
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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