Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c82-383d-738b-8eb9-d6afac8a4037/3136526ltrapd21-supply-of-a-containment-solution closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 3136.526.LT.RAPD.21 Supply of a Containment Solution [University Of Sheffield](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield) Estimated value Not stated Published 16 Nov 2021 Deadline Closed 8 Dec 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 wishes to invite tenders for design and production of a containment solution for a Grob G550T machine tool on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. ### Scope of Requirement The design and production of a containment solution for a Grob G550T machine tool to allow for machining to occur within an argon atmosphere. The solution should be able to contain the machine tool and additional related equipment (e.g. a swarf conveyor) and as such will have an approximate internal volume of 6400 x 2900 x 3320 mm. The containment area should be capable of achieving a 50ppm oxygen content and should include sensors to monitor oxygen, argon and moisture levels within the containment and enable the detection of any leaks of the containment area (resulting in either unplanned argon egress or oxygen ingress into the containment area). The bag should be capable of holding the argon under slight positive pressure (e.g. 1.2 bar) and should include a relief valve system to prevent catastrophic failure of the bag in the event of an over pressurisation. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is conducted in accordance with the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. An NDA will need to be signed before the ITT is released via tracked and signed for mail. The Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will need to be completed and returned via the in-tend system [in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield). You will need to complete the contact detail form and return with the NDA for the ITT to be sent via tracked and signed for mail, this will be an encrypted USB. Any queries regarding this Invitation to Tender should be submitted through the University's e tendering system [in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield) via the Correspondence facility. Additional information: An NDA will need to be signed before the ITT is released via tracked and signed for mail. The Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will need to be completed and returned via the in-tend system [in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield). Delivery Notes ### AMRC Sheffield Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Industrial machinery Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e4d8e04e-c522-4354-a25e-bd793e8e1921) 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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