--- title: "1593/JO- Vacuum Induction Melting System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-84791cc2-8e62-49eb-a2de-2c26fbeb3a54" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84791cc2-8e62-49eb-a2de-2c26fbeb3a54" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84791cc2-8e62-49eb-a2de-2c26fbeb3a54.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84791cc2-8e62-49eb-a2de-2c26fbeb3a54.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2017-01-20" --- # 1593/JO- Vacuum Induction Melting System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84791cc2-8e62-49eb-a2de-2c26fbeb3a54 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84791cc2-8e62-49eb-a2de-2c26fbeb3a54) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84791cc2-8e62-49eb-a2de-2c26fbeb3a54.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is conducting an open tender for a Vacuum Induction Melting System, catering to the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. This procurement, classified under smelting furnaces, is taking place in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 27 January 2017, with a closing date for submissions on 20 February 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). This procurement is part of an open procedure, and interested parties are required to register on the University’s e-tendering platform to access the full technical specifications and tender documents. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial or laboratory furnace technologies, particularly those producing equipment for melting reactive or nonreactive metals, such as titanium alloys or nickel-based superalloys. Companies that are well-positioned for this opportunity would include manufacturers of high-quality melting systems and related services, as well as those experienced in working with academic institutions or research facilities. Engaging with this tender could enable suppliers to expand their market presence within the educational and research sectors. ## Notice The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering for a Vacuum Induction Melting System. We seek to purchase a Vacuum Induction Melting System to melt and cast a variety of reactive or nonreactive metals in a clean vacuum environment. Likely materials include titanium alloys, steels, nickel base superalloys. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an Open E.U exercise. 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: 20th February 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: This is an Open E.U. open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b5c7c2-b335-4ee1-ad40-81ab68648243 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens - 42330000 - Smelting furnaces ## Release History - 20 Jan 2017 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b5c7c2-b335-4ee1-ad40-81ab68648243 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b5c7c2-b335-4ee1-ad40-81ab68648243 27th January 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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