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title: "HIP Cycle of Manufactured Titanium Castings"
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# HIP Cycle of Manufactured Titanium Castings

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07ed4d63-f54f-4bb3-b248-ccf1dcc2d4bf

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a procurement process titled “HIP Cycle of Manufactured Titanium Castings” in the machinery for heat treatment industry. Located in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber, this procurement process is at the award stage, having been completed on 4th December 2019 with an awarded contract value of £40,000, effective from 5th December 2019 until 2nd December 2020. The procurement method used was a single source authorisation, with the tender period concluding on 3rd December 2019.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering, specifically those proficient in hot isostatic pressure processes. Companies with expertise in titanium castings and heat treatment technologies would be particularly well-suited to participate in such contracts, potentially fostering business growth and enhancing their competitive edge in the aerospace and automotive sectors.

## Notice

HIP (Hot Isostatic Pressure) cycles for manufactured Titanium Castings in order to improve the material properties. HIP ensures that diffusion occurs in the casting, eliminating internal microporosity and thereby improving mechanical properties by removing defects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48949e7-dc55-4ce6-8b6e-41d8d79751c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2019 - 2 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | BODYCORE H.I.P |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42940000 - Machinery for the heat treatment of materials

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2019 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48949e7-dc55-4ce6-8b6e-41d8d79751c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48949e7-dc55-4ce6-8b6e-41d8d79751c5
  4th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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