--- title: "Industrial Walk-in Freezer for COMPASS (Composites at Speed and Scale) Facility" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a07a01b-04d8-438d-9eb3-8c87d4da259f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a07a01b-04d8-438d-9eb3-8c87d4da259f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a07a01b-04d8-438d-9eb3-8c87d4da259f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a07a01b-04d8-438d-9eb3-8c87d4da259f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2024-04-08" --- # Industrial Walk-in Freezer for COMPASS (Composites at Speed and Scale) Facility Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a07a01b-04d8-438d-9eb3-8c87d4da259f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a07a01b-04d8-438d-9eb3-8c87d4da259f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a07a01b-04d8-438d-9eb3-8c87d4da259f.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for an 'Industrial Walk-in Freezer' for the COMPASS (Composites at Speed and Scale) Facility located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The procurement process involves acquiring a freezer to store materials necessary for large-scale composite manufacturing, with a closing date for tenders set for 29th April 2024. This tender falls under the main procurement category of goods and follows an open procedure below the threshold. The University is the buying organisation, and the contract period will start on 19th May 2024. This tender for an industrial freezer presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing equipment or services related to refrigeration, manufacturing, or industrial storage solutions to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to participate. Potential suppliers should ensure compliance with the required design specifications and delivery to the AMRC Factory 2050 in Sheffield. Considering the scope of digital integration and safety features, businesses with expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies and bespoke industrial solutions may find this tender particularly relevant for business growth. ## Notice 4040/AMRC/COMPASS/FREEZER/CK/24 Industrial Walk-in Freezer for COMPASS (Composites at Speed and Scale) Facility The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for an 'Industrial Walk-in Freezer' on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The AMRC has recently won funding for an 'automated, large scale composites manufacturing centre', including a 'fully automated layup and consolidation cell' which will require a 'Tool Heating System'. A freezer will also be needed to store the products used in this manufacturing process outside the factory. Brief Summary of Requirements The supplied unit will be used to store materials relevant to the large scale composite manufacture, such as resins (both 1-part and 2-part) and pre-preg composite fabrics. The nominal storage temperature will be -18degC. To appertain with the large scale cutting edge manufacturing facility ('COMPASS') currently being constructed, the proposed solution must be versatile, adaptable, accessible, and integral with digital systems. The tracking/traceability of stored items as well as product out-life monitoring is essential. It is expected that the supplied unit will have integrated safety and alarms systems , with connectivity to allow remote notification of issues to staff or appropriate entities. The supplied unit must be robust to accommodate all bulky/heavy stored items as well as pallet-truck access and manipulation (occasional forklift truck access and manipulation anticipated), as well as potential future relocation of the freezer unit itself to an alternative AMRC site. Stored items such as resin and hardener are likely to be large and heavy; access via lifting equipment is essential. 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: 29th April 2024 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: 29th April 2024 at 12 noon (UK time). Please note: The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. 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Delivery Notes Delivery (plus installation/commissioning/acceptance) to AMRC Factory 2050, Europa Avenue, Tinsley, Sheffield, Rotherham S9 1ZA Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0909de39-7e78-4694-b5e0-606f934a6a3b | | 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 | 8 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 May 2024 - 31 May 2025 | | 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 - 42636000 - Presses - 42636100 - Hydraulic presses ## Release History - 8 Apr 2024 at 10:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0909de39-7e78-4694-b5e0-606f934a6a3b - 8 Apr 2024 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0909de39-7e78-4694-b5e0-606f934a6a3b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0909de39-7e78-4694-b5e0-606f934a6a3b 8th April 2024 - 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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