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title: "Jigs/Fixtures Design"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# Jigs/Fixtures Design

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42ecb037-f3ff-49cc-b498-53a3641bb580

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD has awarded a contract for "Jigs/Fixtures Design" within the manufacturing technology industry, aimed at facilitating laser welding trials for Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) containers. This tender was initiated as a single-source procurement process valued at £103,727. The contract period will run from 2nd November 2021 to 31st March 2022, with Aberdeen as the specified delivery location, having completed the tender stage by the end date of 27th October 2021.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in design and manufacturing. Companies with expertise in fabrication and welding technologies, particularly those able to produce jigs and fixtures, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in this sector. Engaging with such contracts can enhance their portfolios and establish valuable partnerships within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

NAMRC are studying manufacturing technology improvements to simplify the method of manufacture of Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) containers. As part of this study jigs / fixtures are required to support laser welding trials and preproduction activities. The jigs / fixtures have been identified as key enablers and therefore a design and make package of work is required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d637a3f-7b65-423e-85cd-02afbd3e7d1a |
| 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 | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,727 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,727 |
| 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 | METLASE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22314000 - Designs

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2021 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d637a3f-7b65-423e-85cd-02afbd3e7d1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d637a3f-7b65-423e-85cd-02afbd3e7d1a
  1st November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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