Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bee-448b-707f-bcf9-40a2116e8a27/1329209ye-hydraulic-ring-main closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 1329/209/YE Hydraulic Ring Main [University of Sheffield](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield) Estimated value Not stated Published 4 Dec 2015 Deadline Closed 14 Jan 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering for a Hydraulic Ring main system. The closing date for return of tenders is Thursday 28th January 2016 at 12 noon (UK time). We are creating a new facility for the Heavy Structures Laboratory to enable us to execute multiple tests simultaneously. Six (6) hydraulic isolation manifolds will be placed in the laboratory at specified points and connected to the following existing equipment: • a 3 loop portal frame system (3off) the 3 isolation manifolds will have flexible hoses that connect to 3 actuators, 1 in each hoop. • A 1000 kN test frame (1 off). • A single hoop reaction frame (1off) • A 3 axis testing machine (1 off). The 3 axis testing frame will need a modification to its existing hydraulic supply to enable it to be switched from its own stand-alone power unit to the ring main. This tender is for the Hydraulic Ring main only, including installation, testing, commissioning, warranty and service for 3 or more years. The technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: [in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield](https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield) This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system [in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield](https://www.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 [in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield](https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield) Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: XXXX 2015 at 12 noon (UK time). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Hydraulic equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/13ea8ca9-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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