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title: "A Multi-Function (Vickers) Hardness Testing Machine"
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# A Multi-Function (Vickers) Hardness Testing Machine

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82858981-d988-406b-857d-eafb491a59f1

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "A Multi-Function (Vickers) Hardness Testing Machine." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on measuring instruments, and the tender process is currently in the award stage. The total value of the contract is £54,980, with the contract period starting from 8th March 2018 and running until 8th March 2023. The open procurement method was used, and the deadline for tender submissions was 17th November 2017.

This opportunity can enhance business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in testing and measurement equipment. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying scientific instruments may find it particularly advantageous to engage with this contract, given its focus on quality and precise specifications. Suppliers that meet the requirements and understand the sector are encouraged to consider similar future tenders from educational institutions like Sheffield Hallam University.

## Notice

Award for the supply of a Multi-Function (Vickers) Hardness Testing Machine.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b60cdd35-52a8-44d1-9aa7-90173c2905a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2018 - 8 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,980 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,980 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRUERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2018 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b60cdd35-52a8-44d1-9aa7-90173c2905a5
- 23 Oct 2017 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef50aaa1-a65f-4c4e-bf95-2e02dfaad512

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b60cdd35-52a8-44d1-9aa7-90173c2905a5
  10th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef50aaa1-a65f-4c4e-bf95-2e02dfaad512
  23rd October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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