--- title: "3540/NAMRC/GM/22 - Nanoindenter" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1480dadc-4b73-4e5d-9624-37cc44874541" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1480dadc-4b73-4e5d-9624-37cc44874541" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1480dadc-4b73-4e5d-9624-37cc44874541.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1480dadc-4b73-4e5d-9624-37cc44874541.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2022-12-01" --- # 3540/NAMRC/GM/22 - Nanoindenter Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1480dadc-4b73-4e5d-9624-37cc44874541 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1480dadc-4b73-4e5d-9624-37cc44874541) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1480dadc-4b73-4e5d-9624-37cc44874541.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for a state-of-the-art nanoindenter on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a procurement method of open procedure, and a closing date for tenders on November 30, 2022 at 12 noon (UK time). This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, supporting the Nuclear AMRC's research activities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this open tender exercise. The University of Sheffield can be contacted for more details regarding the procurement process. ## Notice 3540/NAMRC/GM/22 - Nanoindenter The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Nanoindenter on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement This tender is for the supply, installation, commissioning, and training for a state-of-the-art nanoindenter. The equipment will support the Nuclear AMRC's fundamental research into technologies such as joining (additively manufactured and welded metallic samples) and machining (machinability of high entropy alloys or refractory materials, advanced cooling with supercritical CO2 and development of tool coatings). Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a 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: November 30, 2022 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://www.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://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: November 30, 2022 at 12 noon (UK time). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0053abc2-09b5-49f9-88da-a57ea7200d4b | | 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 | 1 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Dec 2022 - 17 Mar 2023 | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 1 Dec 2022 at 13:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0053abc2-09b5-49f9-88da-a57ea7200d4b - 1 Dec 2022 at 13:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0053abc2-09b5-49f9-88da-a57ea7200d4b - 1 Dec 2022 at 13:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0053abc2-09b5-49f9-88da-a57ea7200d4b - 16 Nov 2022 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0053abc2-09b5-49f9-88da-a57ea7200d4b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0053abc2-09b5-49f9-88da-a57ea7200d4b 1st December 2022 - 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://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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