--- title: "3817/RAPD/CK/23 Argon Glovebox" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1445c9c1-5b4f-4fed-8687-c50f2d20cfec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1445c9c1-5b4f-4fed-8687-c50f2d20cfec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1445c9c1-5b4f-4fed-8687-c50f2d20cfec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1445c9c1-5b4f-4fed-8687-c50f2d20cfec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2023-06-28" --- # 3817/RAPD/CK/23 Argon Glovebox Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1445c9c1-5b4f-4fed-8687-c50f2d20cfec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1445c9c1-5b4f-4fed-8687-c50f2d20cfec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1445c9c1-5b4f-4fed-8687-c50f2d20cfec.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for an Argon Glovebox as part of a procurement process conducted in accordance with the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. The project, based in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire, involves the supply of a specialized machine tool for processing materials in a controlled Argon atmosphere. The tender deadline is 6th July 2023, with a contract period starting on 7th August 2023 lasting until 31st December 2027. Businesses in the industrial machinery sector, especially those offering special-purpose machine tools, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. This procurement, categorised under goods, offers growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs. The University of Sheffield, as the buying organisation, is seeking suppliers willing to engage in an open procedure (below threshold) to deliver, supply, install, and commission the Argon Glovebox at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Yorkshire and the Humber region. Interested parties must submit queries via the University's e-tendering portal. With a focus on supporting local suppliers, this opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the machine tools industry to participate in a specialised procurement process with a clear focus on quality and innovation. ## Notice 3817/RAPD/CK/23 Argon Glovebox The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Argon Glovebox on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This scope of works relates to the supply of an Argon Glovebox for the ability to process materials in a controlled Argon atmosphere. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is conducted in accordance with the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. An NDA will need to be signed before the ITT is released via email. The Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will need to be completed and returned via the in-tend system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. You will need to complete the contact detail form, cyber security questionnaire (if applicable) and return with the NDA for the ITT to be sent via email. Any queries regarding this Invitation to Tender should be submitted through the University's e tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield via the Correspondence facility. Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is conducted in accordance with the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. An NDA will need to be signed before the ITT is released via email. The Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will need to be completed and returned via the in-tend system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. You will need to complete the contact detail form, cyber security questionnaire (if applicable) and return with the NDA for the ITT to be sent via email. Any queries regarding this Invitation to Tender should be submitted through the University's e tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield via the Correspondence facility. Delivery Notes Delivery, supply, installation and commissioning at the AMRC Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e02d2eb5-b138-4ae3-acd3-b46b6ca05e6e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Aug 2023 - 31 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 42600000 - Machine tools - 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools ## Release History - 28 Jun 2023 at 12:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e02d2eb5-b138-4ae3-acd3-b46b6ca05e6e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e02d2eb5-b138-4ae3-acd3-b46b6ca05e6e 28th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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