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title: "Narrow Research Flume"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c02324b-23a8-45e3-907a-3add0bdbc0ad"
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# Narrow Research Flume

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c02324b-23a8-45e3-907a-3add0bdbc0ad

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has conducted a public procurement process for the "Narrow Research Flume" project, aimed at advancing engineering and scientific knowledge within the field of urban water management. This procurement falls under the civil engineering machinery category and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, classified as below threshold, with the tender period concluding on 3rd October 2018. The total value of the contract is £65,000, with the contract period scheduled from 7th January 2019 to 31st January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in civil engineering machinery, structural engineering consultancy, and miscellaneous engineering services. Businesses in these sectors could benefit greatly from participating in such contracts, as they not only provide a platform to demonstrate their capabilities but also facilitate growth by establishing long-term partnerships with academic institutions like the University of Sheffield.

## Notice

The Department of Civil and Structural Engineering hosts the UK's largest urban water research group, bringing together people from different disciplines to advance engineering and scientific knowledge across all aspects of water engineering and management. The new flume facility will initially be employed in studies to quantify longitudinal dispersion around vegetation and will be used to conduct both hydrodynamic and tracer studies. Additional information: All tender documentation, clarification questions & tender returns must be conducted & submitted via the In-tend site, the details for which are displayed above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96032359-5807-4303-9ea7-c2c936910391 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 1 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUNT TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 43310000 - Civil engineering machinery
- 44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2019 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96032359-5807-4303-9ea7-c2c936910391
- 13 Sep 2018 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b872c9ea-bcfc-4733-be44-6ed06137e2b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96032359-5807-4303-9ea7-c2c936910391
  29th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b872c9ea-bcfc-4733-be44-6ed06137e2b6
  13th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home

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