--- title: "5030.EFM.SW Medical School Solvent Store Upgrades" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20229906-f87b-49dc-8f32-f467d9e1962a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20229906-f87b-49dc-8f32-f467d9e1962a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20229906-f87b-49dc-8f32-f467d9e1962a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20229906-f87b-49dc-8f32-f467d9e1962a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2026-04-13" --- # 5030.EFM.SW Medical School Solvent Store Upgrades Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20229906-f87b-49dc-8f32-f467d9e1962a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20229906-f87b-49dc-8f32-f467d9e1962a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20229906-f87b-49dc-8f32-f467d9e1962a.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for the "5030.EFM.SW Medical School Solvent Store Upgrades," with a focus on refurbishment including wall, floor, and ceiling decoration, and the installation of new chemical storage cabinets. This open procurement process falls under the category of refurbishment work (CPV: 45453100), with the project's location set in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender process is at the tender stage, with interested parties required to submit their tenders by 24th April 2026 at noon UK time. With an anticipated contract period starting on 9th June 2026 and ending on 30th June 2026, this initiative offers a budget of £50,000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in refurbishment work, especially those capable of managing chemical storage upgrades and associated M&E works. The open procedure encourages participation from SMEs looking for growth opportunities within the higher education sector. With the procurement aimed at refurbishment, businesses adept at managing small to medium-scale construction or renovation projects will find this solicitation particularly aligned with their capabilities. The initiative by the University of Sheffield could offer substantial exposure and the potential to foster relationships within the academic and refurbishing industries. ## Notice The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Estates and Facilities Management for upgrades to the solvent store at the Medical School. Scope of Requirement: Decoration of the walls, floors and ceiling, installation of a new chemical storage cabinets and associated M&E Works. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an open exercise. 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: 24th April 2026 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Procurement Act 2023. The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Procurement Act 2023 on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract in Find a Tender Service or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is not subject to the Procurement Act 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be468fc9-e302-4bc1-a89f-accf902c08c9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 13 Apr 2026 at 06:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be468fc9-e302-4bc1-a89f-accf902c08c9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be468fc9-e302-4bc1-a89f-accf902c08c9 13th April 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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