--- title: "2634/493/CW/NW/20 Universal Testing System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bcfa4b11-9261-4039-8227-4704e07c73bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bcfa4b11-9261-4039-8227-4704e07c73bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcfa4b11-9261-4039-8227-4704e07c73bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcfa4b11-9261-4039-8227-4704e07c73bf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-08-06" --- # 2634/493/CW/NW/20 Universal Testing System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcfa4b11-9261-4039-8227-4704e07c73bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bcfa4b11-9261-4039-8227-4704e07c73bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcfa4b11-9261-4039-8227-4704e07c73bf.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for a Universal Testing System, specifically aimed at supporting the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Northwest located in Preston, UK. This open procurement process, conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, has a tender period that ends on 24th August 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). The contract will commence on 15th September 2020 and is anticipated to conclude by the end of December 2020. This procurement falls under the goods category, focusing on machines and apparatus for testing and measuring, with implications for multiple technical testing services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in testing and measurement equipment, particularly those capable of delivering automated solutions in additive manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can leverage their expertise to meet the requirements laid out in the tender. Companies will need to demonstrate prior experience with similar projects and the ability to integrate their solutions into an automated process development laboratory, paving the way for innovative contracts within the manufacturing sector. ## Notice 2634/493/CW/NW/20 Universal Testing System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Universal Testing Systemon behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Northwest, Heatley House, Bowran Street, Preston PR1 2UX. Scope of Requirement The University of Sheffield (UoS), AMRC North West wishes to invite tenders for the provision of a Universal Testing System (UTS). An accredited supplier is sought to provide the specialised certified equipment and also provide calibration and servicing if requested. The UTS will be used for testing a variety of material coupons primarily from different additive manufacturing technologies and processes. It is a longer term strategy to have this equipment central to an automated process development laboratory so tenderers will have to demonstrate this capability both in terms of prior experience and the ability to support such future integration with additional automation equipment. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. 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: 24th August 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://www.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://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 24th August 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). Delivery Notes Delivery, supply, installation and commissioning at the AMRC Northwest Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description ERDF Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6922b045-0694-4307-a117-f8f94317759a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring - 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments - 71632000 - Technical testing services - 72254100 - Systems testing services ## Release History - 6 Aug 2020 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6922b045-0694-4307-a117-f8f94317759a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6922b045-0694-4307-a117-f8f94317759a 6th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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