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13 Jul 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is undertaking a public procurement process to acquire a wood dust extraction/LEV system specifically for its pattern shop environment at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Rotherham, United Kingdom. This tender, titled "5087/AM/CK Wood Dust Extraction / LEV System for Pattern Shop Environment," is categorised under industrial machinery and ventilation equipment with a gross value of £95,000. The procurement is at the tender stage with an open competition method, and key deadlines include a tender submission end date of 27th July 2026 and an expected contract start date of 1st August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and installation of industrial ventilation and machinery systems. Companies with expertise in ventilation equipment, machine tools, and specialised extraction ventilators can leverage this opportunity to foster business growth. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, with the University of Sheffield seeking competitive bids that prioritise quality alongside price. The procurement could particularly suit those businesses looking to expand their presence in the academic and research sectors by partnering with a reputable institution like The University of Sheffield.

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Notice Title

5087/AM/CK Wood Dust Extraction / LEV System for Pattern Shop Environment

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), based at AMRC Castings, Brunel Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham S60 5WG, is seeking to purchase a wood dust extraction / LEV system for pattern shop environment. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Sheffield:-Extraction-ventilators./B3P8463379 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B3P8463379

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c994
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065631-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

39714110 - Extraction ventilators

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42520000 - Ventilation equipment

42600000 - Machine tools

42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools

45331210 - Ventilation installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 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
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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