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1602/MH Cold Hearth Arc Melter

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jun 2017 at 10:19

TenderAmendment

06 Jun 2017 at 10:14

TenderAmendment

20 Jan 2017 at 12:04

Tender

20 Jan 2017 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for the procurement of a Cold Hearth Arc Melter as part of their Department of Materials Science and Engineering project. This contract, valued at £110,000, falls under the category of machinery for metallurgy and aims to vacuum arc melt and cast various metals, including titanium alloys and nickel base superalloys, in a clean crucible process. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders through the University’s e-tendering system by the deadline of 10th February 2017 at 12 noon (UK time), with the contract period set to commence on 1st March 2017 and concluding on 2nd March 2017. The tender can be accessed through the University’s e-tendering platform.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in metallurgy and metalworking technologies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing advanced manufacturing solutions. Companies focused on vacuum technologies, materials science, and equipment manufacturing will find this tender particularly relevant, making it a great chance for them to expand their client base and showcase their capabilities within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

1602/MH Cold Hearth Arc Melter

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering for a Cold Hearth Arc Melter. Scope of Requirement: We seek to Vacuum Arc Melt and cast a variety of reactive or nonreactive metals in a clean, cold crucible process. Likely materials include titanium alloys, steels, nickel base superalloys, metallic glasses and many more. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. 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: Friday 10th February 2017 at 12 noon (UK time).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83f7995c-30d2-4617-b6c9-f1e071ed53f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e20d50f-9e3d-482c-a3fd-ed1e7543d990
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43700000 - Machinery for metallurgy and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,119 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2017 - 2 Mar 2017 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCAST

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