--- title: "4154.LMS.SW.24 ULT Freezers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9616e21-46e5-43e3-a0b1-08223b6f6892" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9616e21-46e5-43e3-a0b1-08223b6f6892" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9616e21-46e5-43e3-a0b1-08223b6f6892.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9616e21-46e5-43e3-a0b1-08223b6f6892.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2024-05-13" --- # 4154.LMS.SW.24 ULT Freezers Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9616e21-46e5-43e3-a0b1-08223b6f6892 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9616e21-46e5-43e3-a0b1-08223b6f6892) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9616e21-46e5-43e3-a0b1-08223b6f6892.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is conducting an open tender for ULT Freezers as part of the Department of Estates and Facilities Management. The procurement process involves the supply and delivery of ULT units over approximately 24 months, starting with 4 units initially. The closing date for tenders is 7th June 2024 at 12 noon (UK time). The contract period is from 28th July 2024 to 28th July 2026. This opportunity falls outside the Public Contracts Regulations and is open to SMEs and VCSEs. This tender from the University of Sheffield presents an opportunity for businesses to supply ultra-low temperature freezers. Suitable businesses would need to provide ongoing availability of parts and spares, warranty services, and sustainability-focused solutions. The procurement process allows for innovation and partnership opportunities for businesses in the goods category. Interested parties can download the ITT from the University's e-tendering system, with site visits mandatory for bidders to arrange by 17th May 2024. ## Notice The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Estates and Facilities Management for a number of ultra low temperature freezers. Scope of Requirement: The University wishes to work in partnership with an innovative and sustainability-literate supplier for the supply and delivery of ULT units that includes: * Supply of units over a period of approximately 24 months * Delivery to point of use * Removal of packaging and unwanted assets * Ongoing availability of parts and spares * Warranty Initially the University will require 4 units with racking (these are described in the section titled Units required below). If a second round of funding is secured, a further 20 units would be required, however bidders should note the organisation's final requirements will be dependent on the availability of funding and cannot be guaranteed. Site visits should be arranged by 12.30pm on 17th May by contacting Louis Garnham on 0114 222 9010 / l.garnham@sheffield.ac.uk. Please note that site visits are mandatory. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an open tender process. 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: 7th June 2024 at 12 noon (UK time). The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. This procurement opportunity is operating outside of the Public Contracts Regulations named above and will not be subject to them. The University is advertising this opportunity in Contracts Finder on a voluntary basis and does not undertake any obligation to comply with the regulations (as defined above). It reserves its rights, in full, to adapt or step outside the procedures in the procurement regulations as the University considers necessary to fulfil the requirements outlined in the Invitation to Tender ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c86b525b-74a3-4731-847d-7b7d7e8dbcdd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Open tender being conducted outside of PCR 2015 as we are not a contracting authority | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39711120 - Freezers - 39711124 - Industrial freezers ## Release History - 13 May 2024 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c86b525b-74a3-4731-847d-7b7d7e8dbcdd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c86b525b-74a3-4731-847d-7b7d7e8dbcdd 13th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9616e21-46e5-43e3-a0b1-08223b6f6892. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9616e21-46e5-43e3-a0b1-08223b6f6892.json.