--- title: "1656/327/SW/CTI/17 Aluminium/Magnesium Heat Treatment Facility" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b878c523-cde5-4d41-a68b-f1e157b4e6a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b878c523-cde5-4d41-a68b-f1e157b4e6a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b878c523-cde5-4d41-a68b-f1e157b4e6a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b878c523-cde5-4d41-a68b-f1e157b4e6a7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2017-03-31" --- # 1656/327/SW/CTI/17 Aluminium/Magnesium Heat Treatment Facility Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b878c523-cde5-4d41-a68b-f1e157b4e6a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b878c523-cde5-4d41-a68b-f1e157b4e6a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b878c523-cde5-4d41-a68b-f1e157b4e6a7.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for the supply of an Aluminium/Magnesium Heat Treatment Facility, referenced as 1656/327/SW/CTI/17. This procurement falls within the machinery industry category, specifically focusing on equipment for heat treatment processes. The tender is currently in the active stage, following an open procurement procedure, with a closing date for submissions set for 24th April 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). Prospective suppliers should ensure that their proposals are comprehensive, as the facility is required to heat treat Aluminium/Magnesium castings up to 600 degrees Celsius, and must be designed for optimal economical operation. Additional delivery and commissioning are anticipated by March 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of advanced machinery, particularly those specialising in heat treatment and furnace technology. Companies with expertise in providing installation services for equipment such as furnace burners, casting machines, and refrigeration installations will be particularly well-suited to compete. The scale and technical specifications of the required facility suggest that suppliers who can demonstrate innovation, efficiency, and reliability in their proposals will have a competitive advantage, thereby fostering potential partnerships and growth in the sector. ## Notice 1656/327/SW/CTI/17 Aluminium/Magnesium Heat Treatment Facility This is a re-tender exercise of tender reference 1629/312/SW/CTI/17 Heat Treatment and Refrigeration Facility. The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for the supply of equipment to the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's Casting Group. Scope of requirement: The requirement is for an Aluminium/Magnesium Heat Treatment Facility which has the ability to heat treat Aluminium/Magnesium based castings up to 600 degrees Celsius. It is envisaged that the facility will consist of one bottom loading furnace, a transfer system, quench tank, refrigeration and all appropriate ancillary equipment for the complete heat treatment of castings. The equipment supplied must be designed to be as economical to run as possible. Tender Process and Documentation: The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This procurement is an open procedure carried out in support of a Prior Information Notice published on the 5th of August 2016 http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:270823-2016:TEXT:EN:HTML The University wishes to exercise its option to reduce the timeframe for return of tenders as permissible under the Public Procurement Regulations 2015. 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: 24th of April 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Delivery Notes Delivery and commissioning date required is by March 2018. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3cf16e-3010-4382-bfa7-ed24ac55a08a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jun 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 42310000 - Furnace burners - 42330000 - Smelting furnaces - 42940000 - Machinery for the heat treatment of materials - 43720000 - Casting machines - 43800000 - Workshop equipment - 45262630 - Construction of furnaces - 45331231 - Installation work of refrigeration equipment ## Release History - 31 Mar 2017 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3cf16e-3010-4382-bfa7-ed24ac55a08a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3cf16e-3010-4382-bfa7-ed24ac55a08a 31st March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:270823-2016:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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