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# Workshop Equipment and Machine Tools (Lot 7- Press)

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fcdeb71-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has recently awarded a contract for the procurement of workshop equipment and machine tools, specifically under Lot 7 for a small press. This procurement process was initiated to support the Department of Mechanical Engineering and will be carried out in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber region. The tender was planned with a total value of £2,000 and has been completed as of 9th April 2015. The equipment is intended for educational purposes within the university's new Diamond Building and the contract is set to run until 30th September 2015.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in manufacturing or supplying technical equipment to enter the educational sector. Businesses capable of providing or supporting workshop equipment, particularly in a teaching environment, would be well-positioned to compete in this market. Companies that can demonstrate service reliability and technical expertise in manufacturing tools are encouraged to explore similar procurement opportunities to fuel their business growth.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield has awarded a tender on behalf of the Department of Mechanical Engineering for a range of workshop equipment and machine tools (listed below). The equipment will be installed in a dedicated machine shop on the first floor of our new Diamond Building. The machines will predominantly be used for teaching purposes, including basic workshop skills training, machining amd project work. They will also be used by technicians to produce test samples, student project components and for experimental equipment build and repair. This tender will be divided into ten (10) Lots: Lot 1- 6x Metal Cutting Lathes Lot 2- 2x Milling Machines Lot 3- 4x Floor Standing Pillar Drills Lot 4- 1x Horizontal Bandsaw Lot 5- 2x Vertical Bandsaw Lot 6- 1x Box Pan and Brake Bender Lot 7- 1x Small Press Lot 8- 1x Linisher Lot 9- 1x Bench Grinder Lot 10- 1x Guillotine

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1b9fd03-9527-4bc8-b12e-ec35289e662f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2015 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2015 - 30 Sep 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000 |
| 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 | THE 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 | 600 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42636000 - Presses

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1b9fd03-9527-4bc8-b12e-ec35289e662f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1b9fd03-9527-4bc8-b12e-ec35289e662f
  28th May 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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