Tender

4154.LMS.SW.24 ULT Freezers

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

13 May 2024 at 12:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is conducting an open tender for ULT Freezers as part of the Department of Estates and Facilities Management. The procurement process involves the supply and delivery of ULT units over approximately 24 months, starting with 4 units initially. The closing date for tenders is 7th June 2024 at 12 noon (UK time). The contract period is from 28th July 2024 to 28th July 2026. This opportunity falls outside the Public Contracts Regulations and is open to SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender from the University of Sheffield presents an opportunity for businesses to supply ultra-low temperature freezers. Suitable businesses would need to provide ongoing availability of parts and spares, warranty services, and sustainability-focused solutions. The procurement process allows for innovation and partnership opportunities for businesses in the goods category. Interested parties can download the ITT from the University's e-tendering system, with site visits mandatory for bidders to arrange by 17th May 2024.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4154.LMS.SW.24 ULT Freezers

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Estates and Facilities Management for a number of ultra low temperature freezers. Scope of Requirement: The University wishes to work in partnership with an innovative and sustainability-literate supplier for the supply and delivery of ULT units that includes: * Supply of units over a period of approximately 24 months * Delivery to point of use * Removal of packaging and unwanted assets * Ongoing availability of parts and spares * Warranty Initially the University will require 4 units with racking (these are described in the section titled Units required below). If a second round of funding is secured, a further 20 units would be required, however bidders should note the organisation's final requirements will be dependent on the availability of funding and cannot be guaranteed. Site visits should be arranged by 12.30pm on 17th May by contacting Louis Garnham on 0114 222 9010 / l.garnham@sheffield.ac.uk. Please note that site visits are mandatory. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an open tender process. 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: 7th June 2024 at 12 noon (UK time). The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. This procurement opportunity is operating outside of the Public Contracts Regulations named above and will not be subject to them. The University is advertising this opportunity in Contracts Finder on a voluntary basis and does not undertake any obligation to comply with the regulations (as defined above). It reserves its rights, in full, to adapt or step outside the procedures in the procurement regulations as the University considers necessary to fulfil the requirements outlined in the Invitation to Tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9616e21-46e5-43e3-a0b1-08223b6f6892
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c86b525b-74a3-4731-847d-7b7d7e8dbcdd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Open tender being conducted outside of PCR 2015 as we are not a contracting authority
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39711120 - Freezers

39711124 - Industrial freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2026 2-3 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
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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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