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title: "Bespoke prototype glovebox supply"
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# Bespoke prototype glovebox supply

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71bbf87a-c474-43b9-b4b7-e40187bf1edd

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for the supply of a bespoke prototype glovebox with a value of £56,500 in the category of machine tools. The contract was awarded to Charles Thompson Ltd as the sole supplier. The procurement process was initiated on 24th September 2023, and the contract period runs from 26th September 2023 to 31st December 2023. The glovebox is to be delivered to Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender for the prototype glovebox supply by The University of Sheffield presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the machine tools industry. Businesses engaged in fabricating and manufacturing bespoke equipment, particularly those with experience in CNC machinery, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was "Other - Sole Supplier Authorisation," indicating a selective process focusing on specific expertise in glovebox fabrication.

## Notice

As part of a commercial project, the AMRC require a prototype glovebox manufacturing / fabricating. The glovebox is bespoke and designed (by the AMRC - Design and Prototyping Group), to contain the machining area on a CNC lathe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/855467fe-adf4-442f-ad5e-203fd9e2ef1d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Sole Supplier Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,056 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,056 |
| 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 | CHARLES THOMPSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2024 at 08:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/855467fe-adf4-442f-ad5e-203fd9e2ef1d
- 27 Sep 2023 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/855467fe-adf4-442f-ad5e-203fd9e2ef1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/855467fe-adf4-442f-ad5e-203fd9e2ef1d
  5th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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