--- title: "5112.SH.JN - High Yield Electrospinning System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d1b3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d1b3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d1b3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d1b3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2026-07-23" --- # 5112.SH.JN - High Yield Electrospinning System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d1b3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d1b3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d1b3.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking bids for a project titled "5112.SH.JN - High Yield Electrospinning System" in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. The procurement relates to innovation in drug delivery systems, specifically a high yield electrospinning system needed for mRNA vaccine delivery research. This open competition tender is under the main procurement category of goods and follows a below-threshold procurement method. It is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including a submission deadline of 6th August 2026 and the anticipated contract period spanning from 27th to 28th August 2026. The procurement process is based in Sheffield, UK, and is open for electronic submissions via an eSourcing portal. This tender offers significant possibilities for businesses, especially those involved in the manufacturing of laboratory and precision equipment, to engage in a cutting-edge research project with a prestigious institution. Companies proficient in producing high precision and innovative electrospinning systems will find this especially appealing, with additional advantages for SMEs and VCSEs explicitly noted in the tender's suitability criteria. The focus on advanced drug delivery systems could enable businesses to strengthen their research and development footprint and secure a prestigious partnership with a renowned university. The substantial emphasis on quality (80% of the criteria) suggests that companies with a strong reputation for high-quality outputs will be well-suited to compete. ## Notice A team at the School of Clinical Dentistry have developed a novel microfiber-based mucoadhesive oral matrix that can deliver drugs and advanced therapeutics directly to the oral mucosa. This technology is highly acceptable to patients and has been evaluated for clinical use in human studies. The team at Sheffield are world leading. We have reported that such matrices can incorporate and release a range of lipophilic, low molecular mass compounds that rapidly diffuse throughout the mucosa following release and without loss of properties. Moreover, we have incorporated larger macromolecules such as peptides and proteins and achieved high loading efficiency, rapid release profiles and retention of functional activity. The patches are prepared using electrospinning, a versatile, voltage-driven manufacturing technique that uses electrostatic forces to draw and stretch polymer solutions or melts into continuous micro- and nanofibers. Electrospinning offers the production of patches that are flexible, enabling them to conform to wet, curved and dynamic surfaces. Furthermore, their high surface-to-volume ratio facilitates efficient drug loading/release and sustained mucoadhesive interactions, leading to prolonged tissue residence time. The team have recently secured a UKRI Engineering Biology Mission Award for the adaptation of the technology for mRNA vaccine delivery. For this award we require a high yield electrospinning system. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Sheffield:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./F92HGE62C9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F92HGE62C9 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069629-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £143,000 | | Lots value | £143,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 23 Jul 2026 at 11:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069629-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069629-2026 23rd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F92HGE62C9 - https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Sheffield:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./F92HGE62C9 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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