Tender

5030.EFM.SW Medical School Solvent Store Upgrades

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

13 Apr 2026 at 06:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for the "5030.EFM.SW Medical School Solvent Store Upgrades," with a focus on refurbishment including wall, floor, and ceiling decoration, and the installation of new chemical storage cabinets. This open procurement process falls under the category of refurbishment work (CPV: 45453100), with the project's location set in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender process is at the tender stage, with interested parties required to submit their tenders by 24th April 2026 at noon UK time. With an anticipated contract period starting on 9th June 2026 and ending on 30th June 2026, this initiative offers a budget of £50,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in refurbishment work, especially those capable of managing chemical storage upgrades and associated M&E works. The open procedure encourages participation from SMEs looking for growth opportunities within the higher education sector. With the procurement aimed at refurbishment, businesses adept at managing small to medium-scale construction or renovation projects will find this solicitation particularly aligned with their capabilities. The initiative by the University of Sheffield could offer substantial exposure and the potential to foster relationships within the academic and refurbishing industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

5030.EFM.SW Medical School Solvent Store Upgrades

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Estates and Facilities Management for upgrades to the solvent store at the Medical School. Scope of Requirement: Decoration of the walls, floors and ceiling, installation of a new chemical storage cabinets and associated M&E Works. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 24th April 2026 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Procurement Act 2023. The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Procurement Act 2023 on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract in Find a Tender Service or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is not subject to the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20229906-f87b-49dc-8f32-f467d9e1962a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be468fc9-e302-4bc1-a89f-accf902c08c9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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