--- title: "1735/334/EML/CTI/17 Automated Contact Pour System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d03a606d-e832-48ba-bb40-2ad7d0b9a821" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d03a606d-e832-48ba-bb40-2ad7d0b9a821" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d03a606d-e832-48ba-bb40-2ad7d0b9a821.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d03a606d-e832-48ba-bb40-2ad7d0b9a821.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2017-08-11" --- # 1735/334/EML/CTI/17 Automated Contact Pour System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d03a606d-e832-48ba-bb40-2ad7d0b9a821 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d03a606d-e832-48ba-bb40-2ad7d0b9a821) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d03a606d-e832-48ba-bb40-2ad7d0b9a821.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield, located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, is conducting a procurement process for the supply, installation, and commissioning of an Automated Contact Pour System destined for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's Castings Group. This project falls under the industrial machinery category, with a provisional budget of £180,000. The first stage of the procurement is currently in progress, with a deadline for the submission of initial documentation set for 24th August 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). The procurement method adopted is a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, encompassing multiple stages for shortlisted bidders. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and automated systems, particularly those that can demonstrate innovative design and installation capabilities. Suppliers with experience in turnkey projects and strong support services will be well-positioned to compete. Given the nature of the university's requirements, companies engaged in the development and implementation of manufacturing technologies should consider this as an opportunity to expand their market presence while collaborating with a reputable educational institution. ## Notice 1735/334/EML/CTI/17 Automated Contact Pour System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite bids on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's Castings Group at Catcliffe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire as follows: The supply, installation and commissioning, on a turnkey basis, of an Automatic Contact Pour System - Air Melt Foundry, to be located in the extension of the Castings Centre's Waverley 2 building on the Advanced Manufacturing Park. Tender Process and Documentation: The procurement will require some design and innovation, therefore, the University has chosen to follow a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation process. The process will be conducted as follows: Stage One: Invitation to Participate - A Supplier Selection Questionnaire will be issued to shortlist to no greater than five bidders who will be invited to submit an initial tender. Stage Two: Issue of Invitation to Submit an Initial Tender - three highest scoring bidders to be invited to Negotiate Stage Three: Invitation to Participate in Negotiations - to commence once shortlist at Stage Two has been established and will continue until the University closes this stage. Stage Four: Issue of Final Tender Documentation All instructions, scoring and evaluation criteria are supplied within the relevant stage documentation. A budget has been provisionally established for this exercise at PS180,000 The Invitation to Participate (Stage One documentation) 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. Stage One Applications must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of Stage One Documentation: 24th of August 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Documentation is available to download, free of charge via the University's electronic tendering portal https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/ Delivery Notes Supply delivery and installation on a turnkey basis to the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe Rotherham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7a5b4f3-f74b-422c-b6a8-48001e451d5a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | 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 ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 11 Aug 2017 at 10:40 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7a5b4f3-f74b-422c-b6a8-48001e451d5a - 25 Jul 2017 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b95e2a0-98d0-4d1a-9ae2-c6506024275a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7a5b4f3-f74b-422c-b6a8-48001e451d5a 11th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b95e2a0-98d0-4d1a-9ae2-c6506024275a 25th July 2017 - 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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