Tender

2656/496/CW/NW/20 Supply of a Sample Preparation Suite

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

09 Nov 2020 at 18:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for the supply of a Sample Preparation Suite as part of an open procurement process. This project, classified under the machine tools industry, aims to meet the needs of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre North West, with equipment delivered to their interim facility in Preston and ultimately to a new site in the Aerospace Enterprise Zone at Samlesbury. The tender period ends on 2nd December 2020 at 12 noon (UK time), with the contract expected to commence on 18th December 2020 and last until 17th December 2022. The estimated contract value is £46,000, and interested parties can access the tender documents through the University’s e-tendering system.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing equipment, particularly those supplying machine tools suitable for testing and demonstration purposes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the open procurement method promotes fair competition. The focus on advanced manufacturing equipment also highlights the potential for innovative firms in this sector to contribute to the growing aerospace industry in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2656/496/CW/NW/20 Supply of a Sample Preparation Suite

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a sample preperation suite on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre North West Scope of Requirement: Supply of; Table top cut up machine Hot mounting press Vacuum impregnation system Grinding and polishing machine The equipment shall be used for testing and demonstration purposes in the AMRC North West's interim facility in Preston and ultimately in a new facility in the Aerospace Enterprise Zone at Samlesbury. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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: 2nd December at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: 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 Delivery Notes Following successful testing of system at the supplier's site, all equipment will be delivered to our interim facility at AMRC North West, Bowran Street, Preston, included in the quotation. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Lancashire Growth Deal and ERDF Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f4e916-dd81-4a0f-bc11-ad673d67d66f
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2020 - 17 Dec 2022 1-2 years
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
Joanne Niven
Contact Email
j.niven@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0114 222 9570

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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