--- title: "1602/MH Cold Hearth Arc Melter" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83f7995c-30d2-4617-b6c9-f1e071ed53f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83f7995c-30d2-4617-b6c9-f1e071ed53f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83f7995c-30d2-4617-b6c9-f1e071ed53f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83f7995c-30d2-4617-b6c9-f1e071ed53f5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2017-06-06" --- # 1602/MH Cold Hearth Arc Melter Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83f7995c-30d2-4617-b6c9-f1e071ed53f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83f7995c-30d2-4617-b6c9-f1e071ed53f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83f7995c-30d2-4617-b6c9-f1e071ed53f5.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for the procurement of a Cold Hearth Arc Melter as part of their Department of Materials Science and Engineering project. This contract, valued at £110,000, falls under the category of machinery for metallurgy and aims to vacuum arc melt and cast various metals, including titanium alloys and nickel base superalloys, in a clean crucible process. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders through the University’s e-tendering system by the deadline of 10th February 2017 at 12 noon (UK time), with the contract period set to commence on 1st March 2017 and concluding on 2nd March 2017. The tender can be accessed through the University’s e-tendering platform. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in metallurgy and metalworking technologies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing advanced manufacturing solutions. Companies focused on vacuum technologies, materials science, and equipment manufacturing will find this tender particularly relevant, making it a great chance for them to expand their client base and showcase their capabilities within the public procurement sector. ## Notice The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering for a Cold Hearth Arc Melter. Scope of Requirement: We seek to Vacuum Arc Melt and cast a variety of reactive or nonreactive metals in a clean, cold crucible process. Likely materials include titanium alloys, steels, nickel base superalloys, metallic glasses and many more. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. 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: Friday 10th February 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e20d50f-9e3d-482c-a3fd-ed1e7543d990 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Feb 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 2 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £110,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £90,119 | | 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 | ARCAST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 43700000 - Machinery for metallurgy and associated parts ## Release History - 6 Jun 2017 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e20d50f-9e3d-482c-a3fd-ed1e7543d990 - 6 Jun 2017 at 10:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c00cd3-38bb-4c79-8562-593d753f7bee - 20 Jan 2017 at 12:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c00cd3-38bb-4c79-8562-593d753f7bee - 20 Jan 2017 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c00cd3-38bb-4c79-8562-593d753f7bee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e20d50f-9e3d-482c-a3fd-ed1e7543d990 6th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c00cd3-38bb-4c79-8562-593d753f7bee 6th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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