Tender

2048.383.EML.CTI.18 Large Welding Chamber

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is conducting a procurement process for a Large Welding Chamber designed for Titanium Castings, as part of their Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's Castings Group. This procurement exercise is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 24th August 2018 at 12 noon UK time. The procurement follows a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, aiming to find an innovative supplier capable of meeting specific technical requirements. The delivery of the equipment will take place at AMRC Castings Group in Catcliffe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, and the contract is expected to commence on 23rd October 2018, concluding on 29th March 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in welding technology and the production of industrial machinery. Suppliers that can provide innovative and tailored solutions for high specifications in titanium welding will find this tender particularly relevant. As the procurement process leverages negotiation, businesses that are responsive and adaptable to the specific needs of the University may have a competitive advantage in securing this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2048.383.EML.CTI.18 Large Welding Chamber

Notice Description

2048.383.EML.CTI.18 Large Welding Chamber for Titanium Castings The University of Sheffield invites Suppliers to participate in a procurement exercise in support of the following requirement: The Titanium Division of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's Castings Group has recently acquired the capability to produce Titanium castings of up to 1000kg Gross weight with a maximum physical envelope of ?2.0M x 2.5M. The group, now wish to procure a rigid, constructed welding chamber to facilitate the welding of titanium castings in an argon gas atmosphere of sufficient size to accommodate the aforementioned envelope. The University wishes to contract with a Supplier offering an innovative and competitive solution in the development of such a facility. Tender Process: This Tender exercise will be conducted in accordance with the 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' process as defined within the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). The process will be conducted in Stages to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated until the University deems it is able to enter into a formal contract for supply. The full tender process is detailed within the First Stage Documentation for this exercise. Stage One: Invitation to Participate (Qualification) This document may be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield/ Bidders wishing to participate in this exercise should complete the Standard Selection Questionnaire ('SSQ') and submit this prior to the published deadline. An assessment of bidders shall be conducted, to ensure there is sufficient capability and capacity to meet the needs of this procurement exercise, prior to the issue of invitations to submit an Initial Tender at Stage Two (2) of this exercise 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 Return Date: Completed submissions must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for return of Stage 1 documentation: 24th of August 2018 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Bidders wishing to participate in this competitive tender exercise, may download the First Stage Qualification Documentation via the University's electronic tendering portal https:/www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/ Delivery Notes Delivery installation and commissioning shall be made to the AMRC Castings Group , Catcliffe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e12f573-41a2-46bd-92bc-b4c25537005a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/842eb9e3-9d5c-4654-85ad-0820f441057d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

44600000 - Tanks, reservoirs and containers; central-heating radiators and boilers

44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels

45262680 - Welding

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Oct 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 1-6 months
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
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 5TZ
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)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Rother Vale
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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