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title: "Press Adaptor Plate"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# Press Adaptor Plate

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2004b05f-84cd-4047-af64-78e1d3091651

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has concluded an active procurement process for the design, manufacture, and delivery of a press adaptor plate for the Langzauner Press located in Sheffield, England. This tender, valued at £136,000, falls under the industry category of hydraulic presses. The procurement process utilised a "Single Source Authorisation" method, and the award was made to Langzauner GmbH. Critical dates include the tender period ending on 13th May 2025, with the contract running from 14th May 2025 to 31st August 2025. The process was marked under the 'award' stage in July 2025, confirming its completion.

This tender represents significant potential for businesses specialising in machinery and manufacturing solutions, particularly those adept in hydraulics. The opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises with the capability to deliver customised industrial components. Engaging in such projects can foster growth through the development of expertise and relationships with academic institutions, presenting pathways to future contracts in the sector by aligning with the specific needs of research-focused environments.

## Notice

design, manufacture and deliver an adapter plate which can be used on the Langzauner Press in the COMPASS building. This will allow for smaller tool sizes to be used on the Press than previously envisioned (sub 7m scale)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/180e8772-0810-4f59-8298-5d0f7b5f7470 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £136,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANGZAUNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42636100 - Hydraulic presses

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/180e8772-0810-4f59-8298-5d0f7b5f7470

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/180e8772-0810-4f59-8298-5d0f7b5f7470
  16th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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