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title: "1593/JO Vacuum Induction Melting System"
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# 1593/JO Vacuum Induction Melting System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2f57539-899f-4494-9812-4e5b49810a69

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has successfully concluded a public procurement process for a Vacuum Induction Melting System, classified under smelting furnaces. The procurement, which followed an open procedure, was valued at £500,000 and was conducted in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period that ended on 20th February 2017, and the contract which is set to run from 1st April 2017 to 2nd April 2017. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 20th March 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, who specialise in providing high-tech equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this an appealing opportunity, especially those with expertise in smelting technologies. With an active contract now in place, suppliers that can offer innovative solutions or enhancements to the Vacuum Induction Melting System may also be considered for future collaborative opportunities with the University of Sheffield.

## Notice

This procurement was for a Vacuum Induction Melting System and has now been concluded. No further expressions of interest are required or cannot be accepted

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5678f6-322d-46a8-a997-664207bdf059 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 2 Apr 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | 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 | CONSARC ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42330000 - Smelting furnaces

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2017 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5678f6-322d-46a8-a997-664207bdf059

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5678f6-322d-46a8-a997-664207bdf059
  20th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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