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title: "Specialist System"
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# Specialist System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc0e5b8c-2304-48a7-a4f6-b5748a4d85e8

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield, located in Sheffield, England, has concluded a procurement process for a 'Specialist System' in the industry category of special-purpose machine tools (CPV code: 42611000). The tender process, which utilised a Single Source Authorisation procurement method, reached the award stage on 27th September 2024 with an overall contract value of £143,000 GBP. The awarded contract runs from 30th September 2024 to 30th September 2025, and delivery will occur within the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in special-purpose machine tools. Although the procurement method was single-source, indicating a more exclusive selection process, similar future tenders might open opportunities for suppliers in related fields to demonstrate their expertise. The size and specific requirements of the contract suggest that larger enterprises with the capability to deliver high-quality, specialized machinery would be well-suited for such projects. This procurement highlights the University of Sheffield's ongoing investment in quality infrastructure, creating substantial commercial opportunities for experienced businesses within this sector.

## Notice

Specialist System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/032605eb-61ed-40a3-9cb5-8dc733ce5101 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £143,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £143,000 |
| 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 | BERTHOLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/032605eb-61ed-40a3-9cb5-8dc733ce5101

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/032605eb-61ed-40a3-9cb5-8dc733ce5101
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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