Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf9-5259-726f-8246-16ad4aa929ea/workshop-equipment-and-machine-tools-lots-1-4-8-and-9

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Workshop Equipment and Machine Tools (Lots 1, 4, 8 and 9)

[The University of Sheffield](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-sheffield)

Estimated value

£43,500

Published

18 Nov 2016

Deadline

Closed

27 Feb 2015

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The University of Sheffield has awarded a tender on behalf of the Department of Mechanical Engineering for a range of workshop equipment and machine tools (listed below).

The equipment will be installed in a dedicated machine shop on the first floor of our new Diamond Building.

The machines will predominantly be used for teaching purposes, including basic workshop skills training, machining amd project work. They will also be used by technicians to produce test samples, student project components and for experimental equipment build and repair.

This tender will be divided into ten (10) Lots:

- Lot 1 6x Metal Cutting Lathes
- Lot 2 2x Milling Machines
- Lot 3 4x Floor Standing Pillar Drills
- Lot 4 1x Horizontal Bandsaw
- Lot 5 2x Vertical Bandsaw
- Lot 6 1x Box Pan and Brake Bender
- Lot 7 1x Small Press
- Lot 8 1x Linisher
- Lot 9 1x Bench Grinder
- Lot 10 1x Guillotin

## CPV classification

Workshop equipment

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6fd668c8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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