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title: "Plasma Powder Spheroidisation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f912ae84-279e-45ae-88f5-24922ecd9204"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
published: "2017-04-19"
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# Plasma Powder Spheroidisation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f912ae84-279e-45ae-88f5-24922ecd9204

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD is seeking to procure a powder processing system titled "Plasma Powder Spheroidisation" aimed at improving flowability, reducing porosity, and densifying metal powder for near net shape manufacturing feedstock. This procurement is classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total budget of £200,000. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 22nd February 2017. The anticipated contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2017 and conclude on 2nd September 2017, with delivery expected in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in metal powder processing technology, flowability enhancement systems, or related goods. Businesses engaged in the manufacturing of laboratory and precision equipment may find this an ideal landscape to expand their operations. Firms with innovative solutions that meet the specified procurement requirements could effectively position themselves to compete for this contract, thereby allowing for potential growth and increased market presence.

## Notice

We are looking to procure a powder processing system that improves flowability, reduces porosity and densifies metal powder for the development of near net shape manufacturing feedstock

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded74663-c4f8-49a1-9287-745852544b87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 2 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TEKNA PLASMA SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2017 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded74663-c4f8-49a1-9287-745852544b87
- 23 Jan 2017 at 16:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052ce3af-df36-46da-9019-b144e9c2185d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded74663-c4f8-49a1-9287-745852544b87
  19th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052ce3af-df36-46da-9019-b144e9c2185d
  23rd January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  In-tend

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