Award

Press Adaptor Plate

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

16 Jul 2025 at 14:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has concluded an active procurement process for the design, manufacture, and delivery of a press adaptor plate for the Langzauner Press located in Sheffield, England. This tender, valued at £136,000, falls under the industry category of hydraulic presses. The procurement process utilised a "Single Source Authorisation" method, and the award was made to Langzauner GmbH. Critical dates include the tender period ending on 13th May 2025, with the contract running from 14th May 2025 to 31st August 2025. The process was marked under the 'award' stage in July 2025, confirming its completion.

This tender represents significant potential for businesses specialising in machinery and manufacturing solutions, particularly those adept in hydraulics. The opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises with the capability to deliver customised industrial components. Engaging in such projects can foster growth through the development of expertise and relationships with academic institutions, presenting pathways to future contracts in the sector by aligning with the specific needs of research-focused environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Press Adaptor Plate

Notice Description

design, manufacture and deliver an adapter plate which can be used on the Langzauner Press in the COMPASS building. This will allow for smaller tool sizes to be used on the Press than previously envisioned (sub 7m scale)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2004b05f-84cd-4047-af64-78e1d3091651
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/180e8772-0810-4f59-8298-5d0f7b5f7470
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Source Authorisation
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42636100 - Hydraulic presses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGZAUNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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