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title: "Negative Pressure Actinide Handling Glovebox"
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# Negative Pressure Actinide Handling Glovebox

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85f132e8-8788-4196-ad3f-32c40486ea08

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed the procurement process for a Negative Pressure Actinide Handling Glovebox. This opportunity falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The tender, with a value of £265,000, was open for participation until March 30, 2022. The contract period spans from April 30, 2022, to March 31, 2023, offering opportunities for businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber region, particularly those focusing on laboratory services or research laboratory services.

Businesses that specialise in laboratory equipment and services, particularly those in Yorkshire and the Humber, are well-suited to compete for the procurement opportunity at The University of Sheffield. With a focus on SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations, this tender aims to foster business growth. The procurement method used is an open procedure, offering fair competition and enabling suitable providers to engage with the University for this specific scientific equipment acquisition.

## Notice

A glovebox system is required to set-up and perform aqueous corrosion experiments under conditions relevant to the subsurface. It must be clearly demonstrated that the system outlined in the tender document complies with a recommendation document from a recognised regulatory body with responsibility for providing guidance on the design of gloveboxes for the handling of radioactive materials. Clear statement must be made in the tender response as to any additional equipment or services which must be provided by The University of Sheffield to enable the system to be commissioned and function to specification. Applications to participate in this tender can be made via the University's In-tend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home Additional information: All tender documents, correspondence & tender returns must be conducted via the In-tend portal as per the link provided above

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea7ce768-dc3e-4846-87b6-4c884558c585 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2022 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £265,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,778 |
| 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 | INERTAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2023 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea7ce768-dc3e-4846-87b6-4c884558c585
- 17 Mar 2022 at 16:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d7d204-f349-44f0-86c8-aabe0ddfc5b9
- 21 Feb 2022 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d7d204-f349-44f0-86c8-aabe0ddfc5b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea7ce768-dc3e-4846-87b6-4c884558c585
  2nd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d7d204-f349-44f0-86c8-aabe0ddfc5b9
  17th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home

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