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title: "Test Beds for Mercury Programme"
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# Test Beds for Mercury Programme

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3b20fc5-3d9b-4ca5-ada6-5025b3b3fd09

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, which has issued a tender titled "Test Beds for Mercury Programme." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring" and is based in Rotherham, located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 25th July 2017, and the associated contract was initiated on 27th July 2017, with a completion date of 28th July 2017. The awarded contract had a total value of £60,000, although the specific procurement method was not detailed.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in testing and measurement equipment to pursue potential contracts. Companies with expertise in technologies related to test beds, instrumentation, and quality assurance processes will be particularly well-suited to compete. Given that the contract was awarded to Lilleson Design Services, businesses that can demonstrate innovative solutions and efficient project delivery will find a conducive environment for growth in this sector.

## Notice

Second Generation test bed by MSW and Lilleson Design Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b17783-62e1-4d9b-9322-d6e7735681a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2017 - 28 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | LILLESON DESIGN SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2017 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b17783-62e1-4d9b-9322-d6e7735681a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b17783-62e1-4d9b-9322-d6e7735681a4
  27th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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