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title: "3755/RAPD/CK/23 Argon Glovebox"
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# 3755/RAPD/CK/23 Argon Glovebox

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48073daa-6634-4c94-8408-a70afb77d0ac

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has issued a tender for an Argon Glovebox for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The tender, titled "3755/RAPD/CK/23 Argon Glovebox," falls under the machine tools industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their bids by the tender period end date of June 1, 2023. The contract period for delivery, supply, installation, and commissioning at the AMRC will start on July 17, 2023, and end on December 31, 2027.

This tender opportunity is well-suited for businesses involved in the industrial machinery sector, especially those specializing in special-purpose machine tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The University Of Sheffield is the contracting authority overseeing the procurement process, offering a chance for eligible businesses to grow their operations through successful bids for the supply of the Argon Glovebox.

## Notice

3755/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. Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield 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. Delivery Notes Delivery, supply, installation and commissioning at the AMRC Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b749d25e-272d-46d7-a7a8-1d147356a60a |
| 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 | 22 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| 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

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

## Release History

- 22 May 2023 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b749d25e-272d-46d7-a7a8-1d147356a60a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b749d25e-272d-46d7-a7a8-1d147356a60a
  22nd May 2023 - 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
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

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