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title: "Aluminium Alloy Purchase"
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# Aluminium Alloy Purchase

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de81d9f8-a91a-44d5-bc28-491d2836f87b

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield, representing the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), has issued a tender for the purchase of Aluminium Alloy. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods and is located in Rotherham, England. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with the submission period ending on 17 February 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £90,000, and it is important for bidders to adhere to specific quality standards and delivery practices to meet the project's requirements. The contract period is set to commence on 2 March 2020 and conclude on 31 March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the aluminium manufacturing and supply sector, particularly those capable of meeting precise quality and sizing specifications. Suppliers that can demonstrate efficient delivery and robust safety practices will be well-positioned to secure this contract, as the AMRC seeks a reliable partner for this one-off project. Companies looking to enhance their market presence should consider engaging with this opportunity, as it enables them to showcase their capabilities in a competitive procurement environment.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield (UoS) on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) wishes to invite tenders for the provision of quality aluminium alloy from an accredited supplier. The aluminium requirement is for a specialist project that the AMRC is undertaking and is a one-off requirement (not recurring demand). The aluminium will be delivered to the AMRC's Factory of the Future, Catcliffe. The Aluminium must meet a specific standard/quality and sizing requirements. This is aligned to the specific project requirements and associated quality assurances that must be obtained. The supplier must ensure safe working practices particularly in the delivery and off-loading of aluminium materials. The delivery of aluminium material is critical to the project requirement and suppliers will be assessed on their ability to provide the requirement in full and the earliest opportunity. This tender is in accordance with our Financial Standing Orders and a Sub-Threshold opportunity. This opportunity and all associated tender documentation and instructions are available by registering on the University's on line e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield . Please ensure you read the instructions carefully and upload your return before the submission deadline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3205cad9-a424-4231-8c24-5bf0b72965bf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14721000 - Aluminium

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2020 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3205cad9-a424-4231-8c24-5bf0b72965bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3205cad9-a424-4231-8c24-5bf0b72965bf
  3rd February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield

## Provenance

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