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# PPM, Calibration and Technical Support to the ASTC

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07e4ccda-ae23-41f8-9302-2a784326078a

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has released a tender titled "PPM, Calibration and Technical Support to the ASTC," aimed at securing services for the Advanced Structural Testing Centre (ASTC) located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This procurement falls under the "services" category with a total budget of £80,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, following the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Interested parties were required to submit their tenders by 12 noon on 1st October 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2019 and run until 31st December 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in calibration, technical support, and maintenance services, particularly those equipped to handle testing machinery and bespoke solutions as required by a high-tech facility. Companies with experience in the field of evaluation and testing instruments would be well-positioned to compete, allowing them to potentially expand their operations by securing a contract with a reputable academic institution like the University of Sheffield.

## Notice

2081/401/CW/ASTC/18 PPM, Calibration and Technical Support to the ASTC The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for PPM, Calibration and Technical Support to the Advanced Structural Testing Centre on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The Advanced Structural Testing Centre (ASTC) is a research and development testing facility that holds a UKAS accreditation for in-house methods. The Centre predominantly carries our bespoke testing solutions to all areas of industry. The Centre operates a wide range of testing machines and a 10m2 strong floor supported by a dedicated ring main and control system. Machine capacities range from 50kN through to 4000 kN. The objective is to procure PPM, Calibration and Technical Support service to the Advanced Structural Test Centre at the AMRC in Rotherham. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an Non-EU 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: Monday 1st October 2018 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b1dbcb0-0e96-43f8-963d-af7728a66afe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,340 |
| 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 | SYSTEMS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 50433000 - Calibration services
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2018 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b1dbcb0-0e96-43f8-963d-af7728a66afe
- 7 Sep 2018 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1384983a-a392-4831-836d-396c0f9fb30a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b1dbcb0-0e96-43f8-963d-af7728a66afe
  30th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1384983a-a392-4831-836d-396c0f9fb30a
  7th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Provenance

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