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title: "Piezoelectric Dynamometer Force Sensing Kit Purchase"
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# Piezoelectric Dynamometer Force Sensing Kit Purchase

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56358a7b-e358-4a14-a5ce-5c5a11853bb5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, which has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Piezoelectric Dynamometer Force Sensing Kit valued at £42,446.90. This procurement falls under the category of special-purpose machine tools and is situated in Yorkshire and the Humber, England. The tender was initiated through a Request for Quotation method and has completed its award stage as of 20th January 2020, with the contract period commencing on 21st January 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of specialised machinery and tools. Given the specific requirements for robust force sensors that can endure high-pressure coolant during machining operations, manufacturers or suppliers of precision measurement equipment, particularly those with experience in industrial applications, would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts. The focus on advanced technology in machining processes opens avenues for innovative suppliers looking to expand within the engineering and manufacturing sectors.

## Notice

The provision of a Piezoelectric Table Dynamometer Force Sensing Kit (PDFSK). The PDFSK will be used for measuring the cutting forces generated during machining operations. Due to the nature of the machining operations, it is necessary for the force sensors to be able to withstand flood coolant/high pressure soluble oil coolant.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5b1c6d3-3cad-4615-803f-e0c778594fce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Request for Quotation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,446 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,446 |
| 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 | KISTLER INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2020 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5b1c6d3-3cad-4615-803f-e0c778594fce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5b1c6d3-3cad-4615-803f-e0c778594fce
  21st January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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