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title: "Purchase of Shell Drying System"
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# Purchase of Shell Drying System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b8a07bb-84b9-484a-a9da-92a002a47777

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the purchase of a Shell Drying System initiated by the University of Sheffield. This contract, worth £183,000, falls under the category of casting machines and is located in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber. The contract was awarded on February 13, 2019, following a single-source authorisation procurement method. The contract period commenced on February 14, 2019, and will conclude on April 30, 2019. The tender period ended on December 19, 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying casting machines, particularly those with experience in aerospace component production. Companies capable of providing high-quality equipment and installation services, especially those specialising in dry systems for ceramic moulds, will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract may allow businesses to expand their portfolio in the aerospace industry, fostering growth through partnerships and increased market presence.

## Notice

Shell Drying System and installation to allow AMRC Castings Group to attain repeatability and a known quality standard in the manufacture of ceramic moulds for use in the production of Aerospace grade Titanium castings. The system is to bolt into the existing Robotic slurry and sand application system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a628baba-d8ae-4e2a-af6a-67c61ff32140 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2019 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £183,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £183,000 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEA AUTOMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43720000 - Casting machines

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2019 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a628baba-d8ae-4e2a-af6a-67c61ff32140

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a628baba-d8ae-4e2a-af6a-67c61ff32140
  15th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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