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title: "1864/JN - Field Assisted (FAST) Sintering System"
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# 1864/JN - Field Assisted (FAST) Sintering System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c4576df-987c-487c-8576-bb0937a8dd48

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking to acquire a Field Assisted Sintering System (also known as Spark Plasma Sintering) valued at £1,100,000 as part of an open EU procurement process. This project, classified under "goods" with a focus on presses, aims to facilitate the consolidation of various materials such as ceramics and metals. The deadline for submitting tenders was 2nd February 2018, with the award status currently marked as active. The initial contract period commenced on 30th January 2020 and concluded on 31st January 2020, with delivery required in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This procurement offers excellent growth potential for businesses involved in specialised manufacturing and engineering, particularly those with expertise in machinery related to material processing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may possess the necessary technology and innovation capabilities to meet the contract's requirements. Interested businesses can obtain additional information through the University’s e-tendering system, which facilitates a streamlined bidding process.

## Notice

We seek to purchase a Field Assisted (FAST) sintering system (otherwise known as Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS)) for the consolidation of powders. Typical material types to be processed in the SPS include ceramics, metals, hard alloys, nanomaterials, functionally graded materials etc. This is an open EU procurement procedure. The ITT can only be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must only be submitted via the Intend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ff5252-fa76-4fa6-bf17-38d93c196778 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2018 - 3 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,082,125 |
| 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 | FCT SYSTEME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42636000 - Presses
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2018 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ff5252-fa76-4fa6-bf17-38d93c196778
- 4 Jan 2018 at 10:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/861cc31d-81eb-4503-9c3a-4f15572e105a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ff5252-fa76-4fa6-bf17-38d93c196778
  12th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/861cc31d-81eb-4503-9c3a-4f15572e105a
  4th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  For all information and correspondence please visit this link

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Provenance

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