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title: "3543/JN - Small Scale Hydraulic Press for Cold Sintering x2***CANCELLED***"
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# 3543/JN - Small Scale Hydraulic Press for Cold Sintering x2***CANCELLED***

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d86ab11-890a-417c-8324-33a3ae7863b5

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking bids for two small scale hydraulic presses for cold sintering of ceramics as part of the ECONOMISER programme funded by Innovate UK. The procurement stage is open, with a deadline for tenders on January 19, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on March 23, 2023, and end on March 24, 2023. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods and is being conducted through an open procedure (below threshold).

This tender by the University of Sheffield presents an opportunity for businesses interested in supplying small scale hydraulic presses for cold sintering. Companies working in the field of hydraulic presses and ceramic technologies, particularly those focusing on refractories, Li ion batteries, electroceramics, and MW ceramics in telecommunications, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

***CANCELLED***The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The University of Sheffield through the ECONOMISER programme funded by Innovate UK would like to entertain bids for two small scale hydraulic presses for die pressing parts (up to 3cm diameter) at temperature between 300 and 350oC. The equipment is for cold sintering of ceramics at temperatures

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e25938cd-d40a-4453-86a1-ce0785e8c3f4 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2023 - 24 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,300 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42636100 - Hydraulic presses

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2023 at 09:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e25938cd-d40a-4453-86a1-ce0785e8c3f4
- 20 Dec 2022 at 08:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e25938cd-d40a-4453-86a1-ce0785e8c3f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e25938cd-d40a-4453-86a1-ce0785e8c3f4
  30th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
  All tendering documents can be accessed at

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