4154.LMS.SW.24 ULT Freezers

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Estates and Facilities Management for a number of ultra low temperature freezers.

Scope of Requirement:

The University wishes to work in partnership with an innovative and sustainability-literate supplier for the supply and delivery of ULT units that includes: • Supply of units over a period of approximately 24 months • Delivery to point of use • Removal of packaging and unwanted assets • Ongoing availability of parts and spares • Warranty

Initially the University will require 4 units with racking (these are described in the section titled Units required below). If a second round of funding is secured, a further 20 units would be required, however bidders should note the organisation's final requirements will be dependent on the availability of funding and cannot be guaranteed.

Site visits should be arranged by 12.30pm on 17th May by contacting Louis Garnham on 0114 222 9010 / [email protected]. Please note that site visits are mandatory.

The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest.

Tender Process and Documentation:

This is an open tender process. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://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 https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

Closing date for receipt of tenders: 7th June 2024 at 12 noon (UK time).

The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. This procurement opportunity is operating outside of the Public Contracts Regulations named above and will not be subject to them. The University is advertising this opportunity in Contracts Finder on a voluntary basis and does not undertake any obligation to comply with the regulations (as defined above). It reserves its rights, in full, to adapt or step outside the procedures in the procurement regulations as the University considers necessary to fulfil the requirements outlined in the Invitation to Tender