--- title: "1844/357/EML/CTI/17 Induction Furnace" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6f31fbfb-39f3-4565-bef1-14a75c5c618e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f31fbfb-39f3-4565-bef1-14a75c5c618e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f31fbfb-39f3-4565-bef1-14a75c5c618e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f31fbfb-39f3-4565-bef1-14a75c5c618e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2018-01-11" --- # 1844/357/EML/CTI/17 Induction Furnace Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f31fbfb-39f3-4565-bef1-14a75c5c618e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f31fbfb-39f3-4565-bef1-14a75c5c618e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f31fbfb-39f3-4565-bef1-14a75c5c618e.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for the procurement of a 100kg Induction Furnace, essential for its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's Casting Group located in Catcliffe, Rotherham. This open tender process is designed to attract suppliers capable of delivering the furnace, which must be capable of melting between 50kg and 110kg of ferrous and copper-based alloys. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 14 December 2017 at 12 noon (UK time), with a contract period commencing on 22 December 2017 and ending on 28 February 2018. The estimated contract value is £150,000, requiring delivery to the Castings Centre in South Yorkshire. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in manufacturing and industrial equipment, particularly those with expertise in furnaces and related technologies. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their capability in providing energy-efficient and economically viable solutions. Engaging in this tender could lead to valuable contracts for businesses looking to expand their presence in the educational and research sectors, particularly within the advanced manufacturing industry. ## Notice 1844/357/EML/CTI/17 100kg Induction Furnace The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's Casting Group, Catcliffe , Rotherham. The requirement is for a 100kg Induction furnace, which has the ability to melt between 50kg and 110kg of ferrous and copper based alloys with a maximum individual pour of 110kg (Steel density at liquid metal density of 7.2g/cc).The equipment supplied must be designed to be as economical to run as possible. Tender Process and Documentation: This exercise is being conducted as an open procedure. 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: 14th of December 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Tender documentation may be downloaded via the University's electronic tendering portal https:www//in-tendhost.co.uk Delivery Notes Required to be delivered and installed prior to the end of February 2018 at the Castings Centre, Catcliffe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8a1f17-5bf7-4950-a9ca-3fd087f4453c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Jan 2018 | | Contract period | 14 Jan 2018 - 28 Feb 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £148,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INDUCTOTHERM EUROPE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens - 42310000 - Furnace burners - 42330000 - Smelting furnaces ## Release History - 11 Jan 2018 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8a1f17-5bf7-4950-a9ca-3fd087f4453c - 23 Nov 2017 at 15:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/246b0f1d-e1e0-4f2c-94e5-35c4e3f8cd0e - 23 Nov 2017 at 15:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/246b0f1d-e1e0-4f2c-94e5-35c4e3f8cd0e - 23 Nov 2017 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/246b0f1d-e1e0-4f2c-94e5-35c4e3f8cd0e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8a1f17-5bf7-4950-a9ca-3fd087f4453c 11th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/246b0f1d-e1e0-4f2c-94e5-35c4e3f8cd0e 23rd November 2017 - 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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