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title: "3817/RAPD/CK/23 Argon Glovebox - AWARD"
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# 3817/RAPD/CK/23 Argon Glovebox - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c791c9f-ade4-4896-aef0-f1b1b8857649

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded the contract for an Argon Glovebox to VacPRO Jacomex. The tender, titled '3817/RAPD/CK/23 Argon Glovebox', falls under the industry category of Machine tools, specifically Special-purpose machine tools and Industrial machinery. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 6th July 2023. The contract period is from 7th August 2023 to 31st December 2027. The University of Sheffield, located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was the buying organisation for this procurement, which reached the award stage on 30th August 2023.

This tender for an Argon Glovebox offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of specialized machine tools and industrial machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete in this tender. The contract value is £117,217 GBP, providing a lucrative opportunity for businesses catering to the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Suppliers interested in this procurement should note the necessity of signing a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before accessing the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.

## Notice

3817/RAPD/CK/23 Argon Glovebox The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Argon Glovebox on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This scope of works relates to the supply of an Argon Glovebox for the ability to process materials in a controlled Argon atmosphere. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is conducted in accordance with the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. An NDA will need to be signed before the ITT is released via email. The Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will need to be completed and returned via the in-tend system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. You will need to complete the contact detail form, cyber security questionnaire (if applicable) and return with the NDA for the ITT to be sent via email. Any queries regarding this Invitation to Tender should be submitted through the University's e tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield via the Correspondence facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3afb5354-3350-4c5e-9b9b-0690284806cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2023 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £117,217 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VACPRO JACOMEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2023 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3afb5354-3350-4c5e-9b9b-0690284806cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3afb5354-3350-4c5e-9b9b-0690284806cd
  28th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield

## Provenance

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