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Tender: Supply of Press for Composites Laboratory – University of Sheffield (School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering)

Released 6 months ago

Closed29 May 2026

Est. valueEstimate£240K to £1.6M

LocationNorth East

AgencyUNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryResearch & Development

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 29 May 2026

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The University of Sheffield is seeking a supplier for a press for a composites laboratory on behalf of its School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering. The university is acting as a Non Contract Authority for this tender exercise. The full technical specification is contained in the tender documentation and will be provided to interested parties. Closing date for receipt of tenders is 29 May 2026 at 12 noon (UK time).

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