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4055/SSA/JS

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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11 Jul 2025 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed the procurement process for the extension of their jacquard weaving room, which involves the removal and reuse of the microwave oven enclosure. This project falls under the workshops construction work category and is located in Sheffield, England, with the postcode S9 1ZA. The project was awarded to Norwood Group Ltd, and the contract was active from 15th March 2024 to 30th April 2024. The procurement method used was a Single Source Authorisation (SSA), and the procurement stage has now been marked as complete. The tender was valued at £70,000 and catered to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a key deadline for the tender period having been 7th March 2024.

This contract presented an excellent opportunity for the construction sector, particularly those specialising in infrastructure related to safety and environmental control systems. Norwood Group Ltd, a small enterprise, successfully secured this contract, demonstrating that similar-sized businesses with expertise in this niche area may find comparable opportunities in future tenders. SMEs capable of delivering tailored construction solutions for specialised installations, particularly those involving complex safety requirements, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. This award highlights the potential for building relationships with large educational institutions, such as universities, for businesses looking to establish long-term partnerships in specialized construction and facilities projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4055/SSA/JS

Notice Description

Extension to the jacquard weaving room including removal and reuse of the microwave oven enclosure. The jacquard enclosure is a negative pressure (~10pa) enclosure which will require the extract system to also be extended and recommissioned to give the same operating conditions as the original design intent, that is to provide a safe working environment and protect the composite workshop from carbon particulate. This will require a particle assessment to be undertaken to confirm that any airborne carbon particle's is below that required by current legislation an thus a safe working environment (requirements of EH40 etc)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28a703d1-197e-488f-8819-9fba9234470d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7540906d-7bc1-46ab-aceb-6c192cb27cc9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45213252 - Workshops construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 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

NORWOOD GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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