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title: "3185/539/CW/CYMRU/21 Bipolar Plate Metrology Equipment - AWARD"
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# 3185/539/CW/CYMRU/21 Bipolar Plate Metrology Equipment - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f2041cb-85d9-4a59-a59e-14b0f8e1cbe3

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a procurement process for Bipolar Plate Metrology Equipment, associated with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU located in Chester Road, Bretton, CH4 0DH. This procurement falls under the goods category, classified specifically as scanning electron microscopes. The process follows an open procedure as outlined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with tenders having been submitted by the closing date of 23rd December 2021. The award of the contract was officially granted on 13th January 2022, with a contract duration that runs until 31st March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the high value manufacturing sector, particularly those specialising in innovative manufacturing solutions for hydrogen electric propulsion systems and electrolysers. Companies that could effectively compete for this contract should have expertise in metrology equipment, automation technologies, and related machinery, making it well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in manufacturing technology and engineering services.

## Notice

3185/539/CW/CYMRU/21 Bipolar Plate Metrology Equipment The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for Bipolar Plate Metrology Equipment on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU, Chester Road, Bretton, CH4 0DH. Scope of Requirement The AMRC is undertaking research within various manufacturing topics in the high value manufacturing sector. This equipment will be critical in AMRC/Wales delivery of innovative manufacturing solutions for the manufacture of hydrogen electric propulsion systems and electrolysers. Within the facility there is an existing Metrology capability, which will be focused on undertaking measurement in support of this research. As part of the equipment strategy a requirement for an in-process automation optical scanning system has been identified. The system will be used to measure components and test pieces manufactured during our research activities, prove proof of concept, and enable in-process inspection data capture. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an 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: 23rd December 2021 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bab6ce4-0a67-459f-bcb4-87fe02a1fe36 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,989 |
| 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 | KEYENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors
- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes
- 39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment
- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2022 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bab6ce4-0a67-459f-bcb4-87fe02a1fe36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bab6ce4-0a67-459f-bcb4-87fe02a1fe36
  19th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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