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title: "Project Specific Manufacture of Mould Tooling"
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# Project Specific Manufacture of Mould Tooling

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e39d39bb-6d4e-4024-bda9-6dfa62df253f

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## Summary

The project titled "Project Specific Manufacture of Mould Tooling" was conducted by the University of Sheffield, focusing on the manufacturing of mould tools for lightweight turbine blades under a government-funded initiative. This tender falls under the industry category of machine tools, with a total contract value of £48,160. The procurement method utilised was a single source authorisation, and the contract period spanned from 22nd May 2019 to 22nd July 2020. The delivery location for the goods was specified to be within Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The award of this contract was published on 24th July 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing sector, specifically those skilled in producing machine tools or components for aerospace applications. Companies that have expertise in lightweight materials and mould tooling technologies would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. With the increasing focus on advanced manufacturing and the aerospace industry's growth, engaging in contracts like this can contribute to business expansion and innovation.

## Notice

Mould tools for specific government funded project to manufacture light weight turbine blades

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0c22668-d853-4b84-9833-62b662e4a919 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2019 - 22 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,160 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DESIGNCRAFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2019 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0c22668-d853-4b84-9833-62b662e4a919

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0c22668-d853-4b84-9833-62b662e4a919
  24th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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