--- title: "2632/491/CW/NW/20 Sample preparation Suite - CANCELLED" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d95ebd5c-5f39-462b-a356-4a1c43f237ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d95ebd5c-5f39-462b-a356-4a1c43f237ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d95ebd5c-5f39-462b-a356-4a1c43f237ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d95ebd5c-5f39-462b-a356-4a1c43f237ac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-08-25" --- # 2632/491/CW/NW/20 Sample preparation Suite - CANCELLED Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d95ebd5c-5f39-462b-a356-4a1c43f237ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d95ebd5c-5f39-462b-a356-4a1c43f237ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d95ebd5c-5f39-462b-a356-4a1c43f237ac.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is conducting a procurement process for a Sample Preparation Suite, aimed at supplying, installing, and commissioning laboratory equipment for materials preparation. This open tender falls under the goods category and was initiated on 25th August 2020. The closing date for submissions was set for 20th August 2020 at 12 noon (UK time), with the contract period scheduled to begin on 2nd September 2020 and last until 31st December 2020. The project will be located in Preston, specifically at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre North West. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in installation and commissioning services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the open nature of the procurement process. Suppliers of diverse equipment, including miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments and special-purpose machinery, are encouraged to explore this opportunity to expand their market reach and engage with a prominent educational institution. ## Notice 2632/491/CW/NW/20 Sample Preparation Suite The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Sample Preparation Suite on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Northwest, Heatley House, Bowran Street, Preston, PR1 2UX. Scope of Requirement This tender is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a materials preparation laboratory equipment. Three main stages are required including, sectioning, mounting (hot and cold mounting) and grinding/polishing. The equipment shall be used for testing and demonstration purposes in the AMRC North West's interim facility in Preston and ultimately in a new facility in the Aerospace Enterprize Zone at Samlesbury. 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: 20th 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: 20th 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/73f89127-6e81-4c14-afe8-461b2c287c14 | | 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 | 25 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 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) - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments - 39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment - 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery - 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery - 44212320 - Miscellaneous structures - 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment - 51514000 - Installation services of miscellaneous general-purpose machinery - 98300000 - Miscellaneous services ## Release History - 25 Aug 2020 at 12:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f89127-6e81-4c14-afe8-461b2c287c14 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f89127-6e81-4c14-afe8-461b2c287c14 25th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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