--- title: "3391.ET.ARMC.21 Provision of Horizontal Vacuum Furnace including maintenance, training and support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff758067-a72f-415b-8e92-3bbc13c1088c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff758067-a72f-415b-8e92-3bbc13c1088c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff758067-a72f-415b-8e92-3bbc13c1088c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff758067-a72f-415b-8e92-3bbc13c1088c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2022-08-17" --- # 3391.ET.ARMC.21 Provision of Horizontal Vacuum Furnace including maintenance, training and support Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff758067-a72f-415b-8e92-3bbc13c1088c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff758067-a72f-415b-8e92-3bbc13c1088c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff758067-a72f-415b-8e92-3bbc13c1088c.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for the provision of a Horizontal Vacuum Furnace, including maintenance, training, and support, on behalf of the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The procurement process, an EU open procedure compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, requires completed tenders to be submitted by 4th October 2022 at 12 noon (UK time). The contract period is set to start on 1st November 2022 and end on 30th September 2023. This tender opportunity for the provision of a Horizontal Vacuum Furnace offers potential growth opportunities for businesses involved in the production, installation, and maintenance of industrial furnaces. Companies in the industrial or laboratory furnace industry, providing construction or installation services of furnaces, may find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The location of the procurement in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire, further presents an opportunity for local businesses to engage in this contracting process. ## Notice 3391.ET.ARMC.21 SUBJECT MATTER The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for the provision of Horizontal Vacuum Furnace including maintenance, training and support on behalf of the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The Nuclear AMRC is seeking to procure a high-temperature vacuum furnace to pursue unique research into joining (brazing) and heat treatment of advanced materials required for the next generation of advanced modular and nuclear fusion reactor programmes. It is a technology that aligns with the High Value Manufacturing Centres' (HVMC) growth strategy and has been discussed at senior technology management meetings involving all HVMC Centres. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an EU 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: 4th October 2022 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3fdb480-c556-4a57-b27d-3833504e18b5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 | | 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 - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens - 45262630 - Construction of furnaces - 51135000 - Installation services of furnaces ## Release History - 17 Aug 2022 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3fdb480-c556-4a57-b27d-3833504e18b5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3fdb480-c556-4a57-b27d-3833504e18b5 17th August 2022 - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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