Tender

2051/JN - Small Scale Strip Caster ***CANCELLED***

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking to procure a small-scale strip caster for its Sheffield Royce Institute, a £34 million initiative focused on advanced materials processing within the materials science and engineering sector. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically targeting equipment classified under Industrial or laboratory furnaces and casting machines. The tender was published on 3rd August 2018, with a closing date for submissions set for 3rd September 2018 at 12.00 Noon UK time. The supplier must deliver to the Yorkshire and the Humber region, with the contract expected to commence on 30th October 2018, lasting until 31st October 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of advanced manufacturing equipment, particularly those that design and supply casting machines or industrial ovens. As the procurement is open and aimed at fostering capabilities within a key national research institute, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in materials engineering and innovative equipment solutions would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this tender could lead to valuable collaboration with academic institutions and enhance the supplier's profile within the advanced materials sector.

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Notice Title

2051/JN - Small Scale Strip Caster ***CANCELLED***

Notice Description

***TENDER CANCELLED*** The Sheffield Royce Institute is a~PS34M project based in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Sheffield is part of the national Henry Royce Institute (with the main Hub in Manchester) which aims to grow the UK world-leading research and innovation base in advanced materials science, fundamental to all industrial sectors and the national economy. The Sheffield Royce Institute focuses on Advanced Materials Processing and will be delivered through two centres - the Royce Discovery Centre (RDC) and the Royce Translational Centre (RTC). These state of the art facilities will allow materials discovery, materials manufacturing and prototype production and will act as an open access centre of excellence for the UK. As part of the Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials, the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at The University of Sheffield would like to purchase a small-scale strip caster with the capacity to melt up to about 100g of various metals and alloys and to produce width of ribbons up to 20mm. This small-scale strip caster is to support the materials discovery strand of the Henry Royce theme. Tender documentation can be accessed by expressing an interest at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home Closing Date for Returns: 3rd September 2018 - 12.00 Noon (UK Time)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4798ff7c-cfa6-4c91-985b-6db31afa30ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eac0e4c-b300-4cc1-8517-ed634008035b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

42942200 - Vacuum ovens

43720000 - Casting machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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