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title: "Polysoude Narrow Gap Welding (NG-GTAW) System Equipment Upgrade"
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# Polysoude Narrow Gap Welding (NG-GTAW) System Equipment Upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ac83814-94bf-4247-a648-bc95cef12506

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for the "Polysoude Narrow Gap Welding (NG-GTAW) System Equipment Upgrade" in the welding equipment sector, based in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This initiative, which targets the enhancement of welding system capabilities via the integration of advanced technology, had a tender period that concluded on 14th October 2020, with an award date of 20th October 2020. The total contract value is £108,684, and the contract duration spans from 21st October 2020 to 20th October 2021. The procurement method employed for this tender was Single Source Authorisation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in manufacturing or supplying advanced welding technologies and equipment. Businesses that specialise in innovation within welding solutions, particularly those with experience in high-definition imaging and data acquisition systems, stand to benefit from this contract. Engaging with such public procurement processes can enhance a company's portfolio and strengthen its market presence within the industry.

## Notice

Equipment upgrade to the Polysoude Narrow Gap Welding (NG-GTAW) System, with the prime aim of incorporating a high definition camera viewing station with integrated data acquisition. The upgrade will significantly improve overall weld process control from an operational perspective and a quality assurance perspective.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bebcea2c-9b52-4217-a5f2-5c64377c5133 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2020 - 20 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,684 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,684 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42662000 - Welding equipment

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2020 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bebcea2c-9b52-4217-a5f2-5c64377c5133

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bebcea2c-9b52-4217-a5f2-5c64377c5133
  12th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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