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title: "VAR Furnace Consumables"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# VAR Furnace Consumables

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01eaca33-ed10-4578-b1f3-6841162d37fe

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD has successfully completed a tender for VAR Furnace Consumables, valued at £300,000, within the mining and basic metals sector. This procurement process was initiated as part of the CAST Fast Project and concluded with the contract award on 24th November 2017. The contract was effective from 27th to 28th November 2017. The tender was classified under the CPV code 14000000, indicating its relevance to industries involved in mining and basic metals. The procurement method employed was a Sole Supplier Authorisation.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for suppliers in the mining and metals industry, particularly those capable of supplying furnace consumables. Businesses with expertise in high-quality manufacturing or those specialising in the relevant consumable products would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Given the specific nature of this tender, companies that understand the technical requirements and have a track record of supplying higher education institutions may particularly benefit from pursuing similar contracts.

## Notice

VAR Furnace Consumables for furnace purchased as part of CAST Fast Project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a1fa32-5d2b-48ad-9e74-8f7b8fca8339 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Sole Supplier Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2017 - 28 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | S.C. ZIROM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2017 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a1fa32-5d2b-48ad-9e74-8f7b8fca8339

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a1fa32-5d2b-48ad-9e74-8f7b8fca8339
  28th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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