Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bee-711f-71df-ad62-4d5c58179c01/1330203ye-environmental-chamber closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # 1330/203/YE Environmental Chamber [University of Sheffield](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield) Estimated value £2,000,000 to £3,500,000 Published 8 Dec 2015 Deadline Closed 5 Jan 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [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 Mechanical Engineering for an Environmental Chamber The Laboratory for Verification and Validation (LVV) will be a new facility providing a unique capability for vibration and acoustic testing of substantial structures, sub-structures and components under environmentally realistic conditions. The environmental chamber within the LVV will be unique due to its size and versatility in environmental and vibrational experimental capabilities. The central component will be the large volume walk-in complex with the ability to control temperature (-55ºC to 50ºC), humidity (10-80%), wind (0-50 mph) and to simulate rain and, potentially, snow. Facilities required in the Environmental Chamber include a a 3-axis hydraulic shake table with two further, mobile single-axis electrodynamic shakers being provided for use in any of the chambers; this will allow the full range of dynamic and acoustic testing planned for the chamber. All of the integrated vibration equipment will need to be properly protected against water ingress and extremes of temperature in order to be compatible with the chamber’s operation The full technical specification can be found in the ITN1 draft tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. This tender is being conducted under the EU Competitive procedure with Negotiation. Interested suppliers should complete and return the initial Pre qualification questionnaire through the in-tend system by 5th January 2016. 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 EU tender exercise conducted under the Competitive Process with Negotiation. The PQQ and ITN1 draft 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 PQQ responses: 5th January 2016 at 12 noon (UK time). Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description ### ERDF (ESIF) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/158030e0-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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