--- title: "2580/487/CW/NW/20 Heat Treatment Furnace" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b16a906-08ba-4189-8e87-670c301aba1e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b16a906-08ba-4189-8e87-670c301aba1e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b16a906-08ba-4189-8e87-670c301aba1e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b16a906-08ba-4189-8e87-670c301aba1e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-05-21" --- # 2580/487/CW/NW/20 Heat Treatment Furnace Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b16a906-08ba-4189-8e87-670c301aba1e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b16a906-08ba-4189-8e87-670c301aba1e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b16a906-08ba-4189-8e87-670c301aba1e.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is currently procuring a Heat Treatment Furnace for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Northwest, located at Heatley House, Bowran Street, Preston, PR1 2UX. This open tender process is part of the goods procurement category and adheres to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Interested parties must submit their tenders by noon on 11th June 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 5th July 2020 and conclude by 31st December 2020, focusing on industrial or laboratory furnaces and associated installations. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and equipment, particularly those experienced in additive manufacturing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, benefiting from the increased demand for advanced manufacturing solutions. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in providing ergonomic and user-friendly machinery will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice 2580/487/CW/NW/20 Heat Treatment Furnace The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Heat Treatment Furnace on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Northwest, Heatley House, Bowran Street, Preston, PR1 2UX. Scope of Requirement The furnace will be used for the heat treatment of components in a range of alloys - produced via additive manufacturing. The control system must, therefore, allow control of temperature with respect to time with a number of distinct phases. The heat treatment furnace shall be free standing, such that building works are not required. Any associated floor securing requirements should be identified with all associated utility and service requirements. The machine should be easy to use, accessible and have good visual set out controls for users readable in English format. It should provide good ergonomic operating space for users, which is both comfortable and safe. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield 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 Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 11th June 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield 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://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: XXXX 2015 at 12 noon (UK time). Delivery Notes Delivery, supply, installation and commissioning at the AMRC Northwest, Heatley House, Bowran Street, Preston PR1 2UX Funding Description Lancashire Growth Deal Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397b241f-4b13-4c97-983e-b1a704850379 | | 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 | 21 May 2020 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | | 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 - 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens ## Release History - 21 May 2020 at 13:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397b241f-4b13-4c97-983e-b1a704850379 - 21 May 2020 at 13:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397b241f-4b13-4c97-983e-b1a704850379 - 21 May 2020 at 13:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397b241f-4b13-4c97-983e-b1a704850379 - 21 May 2020 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397b241f-4b13-4c97-983e-b1a704850379 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397b241f-4b13-4c97-983e-b1a704850379 21st May 2020 - 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://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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