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title: "3544/JN - Large Hydraulic Press for Cold Sintering***CANCELLED***"
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# 3544/JN - Large Hydraulic Press for Cold Sintering***CANCELLED***

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9b721e6-c582-480f-8a53-70c63b0987a7

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking bids for a large hydraulic press for cold sintering, part of the ECONOMISER programme funded by Innovate UK. This procurement falls under the CPV classification for Hydraulic presses. The tender deadline is January 19, 2023, with a contract period starting from March 23 to March 24, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold. The equipment is for cold sintering of ceramics for various applications such as refractories, Li ion batteries, electroceramics, and MW ceramics in telecommunications, creating opportunities for companies interested in developing this technology in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom.

This tender issued by the University of Sheffield for a large hydraulic press offers growth opportunities for businesses interested in the materials science and engineering sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) can benefit by providing innovative solutions for the application of ceramic materials in various industries. The procurement stage is currently active, allowing businesses to engage in the tender process and introduce their expertise in manufacturing hydraulic presses for cold sintering applications.

## Notice

***CANCELLED***The Department of Materials Science & Engineering at The University of Sheffield through the ECONOMISER programme funded by Innovate UK would like to entertain bids for a large hydraulic press for die pressing parts (up to 10cm diameter) at temperature between 300 and 350oC. The equipment is for cold sintering of ceramics at temperatures

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ab7dbe-1fa7-451e-b4ca-eb79d82d36d5 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2023 - 24 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42636100 - Hydraulic presses

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2023 at 09:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ab7dbe-1fa7-451e-b4ca-eb79d82d36d5
- 20 Dec 2022 at 08:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ab7dbe-1fa7-451e-b4ca-eb79d82d36d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ab7dbe-1fa7-451e-b4ca-eb79d82d36d5
  30th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
  All tender documents can be accessed at

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