--- title: "2656/496/CW/NW/20 Supply of a Sample Preparation Suite" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d1e9dee-99d0-4bb3-80c0-13102dcba8cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d1e9dee-99d0-4bb3-80c0-13102dcba8cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d1e9dee-99d0-4bb3-80c0-13102dcba8cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d1e9dee-99d0-4bb3-80c0-13102dcba8cb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-11-09" --- # 2656/496/CW/NW/20 Supply of a Sample Preparation Suite Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d1e9dee-99d0-4bb3-80c0-13102dcba8cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d1e9dee-99d0-4bb3-80c0-13102dcba8cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d1e9dee-99d0-4bb3-80c0-13102dcba8cb.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for the supply of a Sample Preparation Suite as part of an open procurement process. This project, classified under the machine tools industry, aims to meet the needs of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre North West, with equipment delivered to their interim facility in Preston and ultimately to a new site in the Aerospace Enterprise Zone at Samlesbury. The tender period ends on 2nd December 2020 at 12 noon (UK time), with the contract expected to commence on 18th December 2020 and last until 17th December 2022. The estimated contract value is £46,000, and interested parties can access the tender documents through the University’s e-tendering system. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing equipment, particularly those supplying machine tools suitable for testing and demonstration purposes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the open procurement method promotes fair competition. The focus on advanced manufacturing equipment also highlights the potential for innovative firms in this sector to contribute to the growing aerospace industry in the UK. ## Notice The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a sample preperation suite on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre North West Scope of Requirement: Supply of; Table top cut up machine Hot mounting press Vacuum impregnation system Grinding and polishing machine The equipment shall be used for testing and demonstration purposes in the AMRC North West's interim facility in Preston and ultimately in a new facility in the Aerospace Enterprise Zone at Samlesbury. 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: 2nd December at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: 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 Delivery Notes Following successful testing of system at the supplier's site, all equipment will be delivered to our interim facility at AMRC North West, Bowran Street, Preston, included in the quotation. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Lancashire Growth Deal and ERDF Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f4e916-dd81-4a0f-bc11-ad673d67d66f | | 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 | 9 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 17 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £46,000 | | 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 - 42600000 - Machine tools ## Release History - 9 Nov 2020 at 18:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f4e916-dd81-4a0f-bc11-ad673d67d66f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f4e916-dd81-4a0f-bc11-ad673d67d66f 9th November 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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