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title: "2650/YW Cryo- Ultramicrotome - AWARD"
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# 2650/YW Cryo- Ultramicrotome - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ec0f30d-e43b-47ac-b9a3-17212025eb8e

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is currently in the award stage of the procurement process for a Cryo-Ultramicrotome, as part of its Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The tender, identified as 2650/YW - AWARD, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically for machines and apparatus for testing and measuring. The contract is based in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, with a closing date for tenders that was on 26th November 2020. The total value of the awarded contract is £106,475.80, and the contract period will commence on 4th January 2021, concluding on 3rd January 2022. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure.

This opportunity presents a potential avenue for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment. Companies equipped to respond to this tender should have expertise in providing precise laboratory tools, particularly those related to testing and measuring machinery. As this procurement process has already concluded, interested parties may look for similar future tenders issued by the University of Sheffield or other educational institutions seeking specialised laboratory goods.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering for a Cryo-Ultramicrotome. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is a Non E.U. open exercise. 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: 26th November 2020 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b621228-cf1c-49d8-a88b-8941fdc4e369 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 3 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,475 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2020 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b621228-cf1c-49d8-a88b-8941fdc4e369

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b621228-cf1c-49d8-a88b-8941fdc4e369
  17th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

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