--- title: "2048.383.EML.CTI.18 Large Welding Chamber" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e12f573-41a2-46bd-92bc-b4c25537005a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e12f573-41a2-46bd-92bc-b4c25537005a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e12f573-41a2-46bd-92bc-b4c25537005a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e12f573-41a2-46bd-92bc-b4c25537005a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2018-09-07" --- # 2048.383.EML.CTI.18 Large Welding Chamber Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e12f573-41a2-46bd-92bc-b4c25537005a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e12f573-41a2-46bd-92bc-b4c25537005a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e12f573-41a2-46bd-92bc-b4c25537005a.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is conducting a procurement process for a Large Welding Chamber designed for Titanium Castings, as part of their Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's Castings Group. This procurement exercise is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 24th August 2018 at 12 noon UK time. The procurement follows a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, aiming to find an innovative supplier capable of meeting specific technical requirements. The delivery of the equipment will take place at AMRC Castings Group in Catcliffe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, and the contract is expected to commence on 23rd October 2018, concluding on 29th March 2019. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in welding technology and the production of industrial machinery. Suppliers that can provide innovative and tailored solutions for high specifications in titanium welding will find this tender particularly relevant. As the procurement process leverages negotiation, businesses that are responsive and adaptable to the specific needs of the University may have a competitive advantage in securing this contract. ## Notice 2048.383.EML.CTI.18 Large Welding Chamber for Titanium Castings The University of Sheffield invites Suppliers to participate in a procurement exercise in support of the following requirement: The Titanium Division of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's Castings Group has recently acquired the capability to produce Titanium castings of up to 1000kg Gross weight with a maximum physical envelope of ?2.0M x 2.5M. The group, now wish to procure a rigid, constructed welding chamber to facilitate the welding of titanium castings in an argon gas atmosphere of sufficient size to accommodate the aforementioned envelope. The University wishes to contract with a Supplier offering an innovative and competitive solution in the development of such a facility. Tender Process: This Tender exercise will be conducted in accordance with the 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' process as defined within the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). The process will be conducted in Stages to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated until the University deems it is able to enter into a formal contract for supply. The full tender process is detailed within the First Stage Documentation for this exercise. Stage One: Invitation to Participate (Qualification) This document may be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield/ Bidders wishing to participate in this exercise should complete the Standard Selection Questionnaire ('SSQ') and submit this prior to the published deadline. An assessment of bidders shall be conducted, to ensure there is sufficient capability and capacity to meet the needs of this procurement exercise, prior to the issue of invitations to submit an Initial Tender at Stage Two (2) of this exercise 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 Return Date: Completed submissions must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for return of Stage 1 documentation: 24th of August 2018 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Bidders wishing to participate in this competitive tender exercise, may download the First Stage Qualification Documentation via the University's electronic tendering portal https:/www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/ Delivery Notes Delivery installation and commissioning shall be made to the AMRC Castings Group , Catcliffe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/842eb9e3-9d5c-4654-85ad-0820f441057d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Oct 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 | | 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 44600000 - Tanks, reservoirs and containers; central-heating radiators and boilers - 44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels - 45262680 - Welding ## Release History - 7 Sep 2018 at 10:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/842eb9e3-9d5c-4654-85ad-0820f441057d - 7 Sep 2018 at 10:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/842eb9e3-9d5c-4654-85ad-0820f441057d - 6 Sep 2018 at 07:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/842eb9e3-9d5c-4654-85ad-0820f441057d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/842eb9e3-9d5c-4654-85ad-0820f441057d 7th September 2018 - 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://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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