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title: "Negative Pressure Inert Gloveboxes"
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# Negative Pressure Inert Gloveboxes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a44cfd0b-a93a-4e82-845a-36dc29a213b6

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD is currently engaged in the procurement process for a tender titled "Negative Pressure Inert Gloveboxes." This requirement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a budget of £240,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 6th June 2017, concluding on 7th June 2017. The project location is in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK, and the tender period ended on 24th February 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing systems that facilitate the safe handling and processing of plutonium-containing materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in innovative laboratory technology, design, and manufacturing would be well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their market presence and contributions to high-stakes research environments.

## Notice

A glovebox system consisting of at least 2 interconnected gloveboxes (1 for powder handling, and 1 for heat treatment) and an integrated furnace, is required for the manipulation and processing of Pu containing materials.The system must be fit for purpose to allow safe handling of plutonium and plutonium containing materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed26dc35-4bd8-4796-88fd-9aebc8a8a10c |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 5 Jun 2017 - 7 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| 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 | 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 | INERTAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2017 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed26dc35-4bd8-4796-88fd-9aebc8a8a10c
- 26 Jan 2017 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/086ff78d-5e3b-43ad-a440-1b45bedbf740

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed26dc35-4bd8-4796-88fd-9aebc8a8a10c
  19th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/086ff78d-5e3b-43ad-a440-1b45bedbf740
  26th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  In-tend

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