Tender

2634/493/CW/NW/20 Universal Testing System

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

06 Aug 2020 at 10:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for a Universal Testing System, specifically aimed at supporting the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Northwest located in Preston, UK. This open procurement process, conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, has a tender period that ends on 24th August 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). The contract will commence on 15th September 2020 and is anticipated to conclude by the end of December 2020. This procurement falls under the goods category, focusing on machines and apparatus for testing and measuring, with implications for multiple technical testing services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in testing and measurement equipment, particularly those capable of delivering automated solutions in additive manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can leverage their expertise to meet the requirements laid out in the tender. Companies will need to demonstrate prior experience with similar projects and the ability to integrate their solutions into an automated process development laboratory, paving the way for innovative contracts within the manufacturing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2634/493/CW/NW/20 Universal Testing System

Notice Description

2634/493/CW/NW/20 Universal Testing System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Universal Testing Systemon behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Northwest, Heatley House, Bowran Street, Preston PR1 2UX. Scope of Requirement The University of Sheffield (UoS), AMRC North West wishes to invite tenders for the provision of a Universal Testing System (UTS). An accredited supplier is sought to provide the specialised certified equipment and also provide calibration and servicing if requested. The UTS will be used for testing a variety of material coupons primarily from different additive manufacturing technologies and processes. It is a longer term strategy to have this equipment central to an automated process development laboratory so tenderers will have to demonstrate this capability both in terms of prior experience and the ability to support such future integration with additional automation equipment. 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: 24th August 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://www.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://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 24th August 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). Delivery Notes Delivery, supply, installation and commissioning at the AMRC Northwest Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description ERDF Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bcfa4b11-9261-4039-8227-4704e07c73bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6922b045-0694-4307-a117-f8f94317759a
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

71632000 - Technical testing services

72254100 - Systems testing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 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
Charlotte Wilcox
Contact Email
c.a.wilcox@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01142 227662

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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