--- title: "2642/494/CW/NW/20 Digital Microscope" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee694fdc-8d9b-481d-abc4-e7002c8635de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee694fdc-8d9b-481d-abc4-e7002c8635de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee694fdc-8d9b-481d-abc4-e7002c8635de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee694fdc-8d9b-481d-abc4-e7002c8635de.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-08-24" --- # 2642/494/CW/NW/20 Digital Microscope Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee694fdc-8d9b-481d-abc4-e7002c8635de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee694fdc-8d9b-481d-abc4-e7002c8635de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee694fdc-8d9b-481d-abc4-e7002c8635de.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is currently undertaking a procurement process for a Digital Microscope, formally identified as tender 2642/494/CW/NW/20. This initiative is part of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Northwest, located at Heatley House, Bowran Street, Preston PR1 2UX. The tender is in the open procedure stage and is expected to enhance research capabilities in metallography and welding analysis. Interested suppliers should note that completed tenders must be submitted through the University’s e-tendering system by the deadline of 8th September 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of advanced scientific equipment, particularly those that create products that facilitate research and development in metallography and industrial machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to be inclusive. By providing a crucial piece of equipment for various research themes at the AMRC Northwest, successful bidders could strengthen their market presence and foster long-term collaborations within the academic and industrial sectors. ## Notice 2642/494/CW/NW/20 Digital Microscope The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Digital Microscope 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 Digital Microscope to be used primarily for metallographic inspection of additively manufactured samples in a research and development environment. Other uses will include the inspection of welds and weld tracks but this will be a central resource for all the AMRC North West research themes so the equipment is expected to be flexible and intuitive to operate for multiple users. 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: 8th September 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: 8th September 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). Delivery Notes Delivery, supply and installation 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/cc03f67a-7b28-4aa4-95be-4d2e61c94ece | | 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 | 24 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 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) - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 24 Aug 2020 at 07:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc03f67a-7b28-4aa4-95be-4d2e61c94ece ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc03f67a-7b28-4aa4-95be-4d2e61c94ece 24th August 2020 - 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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