--- title: "2048.383.EML.CTI.18 Large Welding Chamber" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94af61aa-b2c3-4126-a2b5-3b8732b83f84" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94af61aa-b2c3-4126-a2b5-3b8732b83f84" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94af61aa-b2c3-4126-a2b5-3b8732b83f84.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94af61aa-b2c3-4126-a2b5-3b8732b83f84.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2018-11-30" --- # 2048.383.EML.CTI.18 Large Welding Chamber Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94af61aa-b2c3-4126-a2b5-3b8732b83f84 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94af61aa-b2c3-4126-a2b5-3b8732b83f84) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94af61aa-b2c3-4126-a2b5-3b8732b83f84.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is currently engaged in the procurement process for a Large Welding Chamber aimed at supporting the Titanium Division of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. The tender process has been initiated under the 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' method, reflecting the project's complexity. The closing date for submissions for Stage One documentation is set for 24th August 2018 at 12:00 noon (UK time). Interested suppliers are invited to register on the University’s e-tendering portal to access documents and further details. This procurement falls within the welding industry category, with a total estimated value of £170,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing, welding technology, or those who can offer innovative solutions for creating robust manufacturing environments. Companies equipped to supply high-quality welding chambers or similar large-scale industrial equipment would be particularly suited to participate in this process. Engaging in this procurement could foster growth by providing valuable contracts with a reputable educational institution, enhancing companies’ visibility and reputation in the sector. ## Notice 2048.383.EML.CTI.18 Large Welding Chamber for Titanium Castings - CANCELLED The below exercise has concluded without award - CANCELLED The University of Sheffield invites Suppliers to participate in a procurement exercise in support of the following requirement: The Titanium Division of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's Castings Group has recently acquired the capability to produce Titanium castings of up to 1000kg Gross weight with a maximum physical envelope of O2.0M x 2.5M. The group, now wish to procure a rigid, constructed welding chamber to facilitate the welding of titanium castings in an argon gas atmosphere of sufficient size to accommodate the aforementioned envelope. The University wishes to contract with a Supplier offering an innovative and competitive solution in the development of such a facility. Tender Process: This Tender exercise will be conducted in accordance with the 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' process as defined within the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). The process will be conducted in Stages to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated until the University deems it is able to enter into a formal contract for supply. The full tender process is detailed within the First Stage Documentation for this exercise. Stage One: Invitation to Participate (Qualification) This document may be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield/ Bidders wishing to participate in this exercise should complete the Standard Selection Questionnaire ('SSQ') and submit this prior to the published deadline. An assessment of bidders shall be conducted, to ensure there is sufficient capability and capacity to meet the needs of this procurement exercise, prior to the issue of invitations to submit an Initial Tender at Stage Two (2) of this exercise 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 Return Date: Completed submissions must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for return of Stage 1 documentation: 24th of August 2018 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9bee2fb-32bf-46a3-9ea5-5dfbecf8749b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £170,000 | | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45262680 - Welding ## Release History - 30 Nov 2018 at 11:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9bee2fb-32bf-46a3-9ea5-5dfbecf8749b - 25 Jul 2018 at 07:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9bee2fb-32bf-46a3-9ea5-5dfbecf8749b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9bee2fb-32bf-46a3-9ea5-5dfbecf8749b 30th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield - 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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