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title: "2656/496/CW/NW/20 Supply of a Sample Preparation Suite - AWARD"
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# 2656/496/CW/NW/20 Supply of a Sample Preparation Suite - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d880c2e-d47b-4e5e-a55e-6aee7a19aad2

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a procurement process for the supply of a Sample Preparation Suite, specifically targeted at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre North West. The tender, classified under the machine tools category (CPV: 42600000), aligns with an open procurement method. Interested suppliers can submit their tenders through the University’s e-tendering system, with the closing date for submissions set for 2nd December at 12 noon (UK time). The contract period is scheduled to commence on 18th December 2020 and will run until 17th December 2022, with a total contract value of £46,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the growing sector of advanced manufacturing. Companies specialising in the supply of testing and laboratory equipment could find a suitable niche in this procurement process. Those involved in manufacturing machinery such as cut-up machines, hot-mounting presses, and grinding machines, especially those based in the UK, are encouraged to participate and leverage this opportunity for growth in their respective fields.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a sample preperation suite on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre North West Scope of Requirement: Supply of; Table top cut up machine Hot mounting press Vacuum impregnation system Grinding and polishing machine The equipment shall be used for testing and demonstration purposes in the AMRC North West's interim facility in Preston and ultimately in a new facility in the Aerospace Enterprise Zone at Samlesbury. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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: 2nd December at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e079d8a-d92e-410a-9ae4-afd03a87d53c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 17 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | ITW TEST & MEASUREMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e079d8a-d92e-410a-9ae4-afd03a87d53c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e079d8a-d92e-410a-9ae4-afd03a87d53c
  31st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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