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title: "Composite Centre small autoclave upgrade"
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# Composite Centre small autoclave upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6d15939-504b-4d5d-80e1-2fe84be6172e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, which has issued a tender titled "Composite Centre small autoclave upgrade". This project falls under the workshop equipment industry category and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was Single Source Authorisation, and the contract was awarded on 11th May 2018, following a tender period that ended on 8th May 2018. The total value of the contract is £28,059, with the performance period set from 14th May 2018 to 15th May 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in workshop equipment and engineering upgrades. Organisations that manufacture or supply autoclave equipment, sealing solutions, or related maintenance services may find this particularly relevant. Additionally, larger enterprises with the capacity to meet specific technical and compliance requirements may be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders in this sector.

## Notice

Upgrade to AMRC Composite Centre's small autoclave and replacement of Chesterton seals for an encapsulated motor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b89e204-ac0a-4e21-9b59-8c5ffa3d5ac4 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2018 - 15 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,059 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,059 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VACUUM FURNACE ENGINEERING LIMITED (VFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43800000 - Workshop equipment

## Release History

- 11 May 2018 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b89e204-ac0a-4e21-9b59-8c5ffa3d5ac4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b89e204-ac0a-4e21-9b59-8c5ffa3d5ac4
  11th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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