Solvent Store Upgrades at Medical School, £50k, closing 24th Apr
Summary
The University of Sheffield is seeking contractors to upgrade the solvent store at its Medical School. The works include decoration of walls, floors and ceiling, installation of new chemical storage cabinets, and associated mechanical and electrical works. The contract is valued at £50,000 with a closing date of 24 April 2026 at 12pm UK time.
What changed
The University of Sheffield has published a tender opportunity for upgrades to the solvent store at its Medical School in Yorkshire and the Humber. The scope includes decoration work, installation of chemical storage cabinets, and associated M&E works, valued at £50,000.
Construction firms interested in the contract must register and download the Invitation to Tender (ITT) via the University's e-tendering system at in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. Completed tenders must be submitted through the same system by 24 April 2026 at 12 noon UK time. The contract is suitable for SMEs but not VCSEs.
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Published date: 13 April 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
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Contract summary
Industry
- Refurbishment work - 45453100
Location of contract
Yorkshire and the Humber
Value of contract
£50,000
Procurement reference
5030.EFM.SW
Published date
13 April 2026
Closing date
24 April 2026
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
9 June 2026
Contract end date
30 June 2026
Contract type
Works
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
What is an open procedure (below threshold)? Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Estates and Facilities Management for upgrades to the solvent store at the Medical School.
Scope of Requirement:
Decoration of the walls, floors and ceiling, installation of a new chemical storage cabinets and associated M&E Works. 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 exercise. 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: 24th April 2026 at 12 noon (UK time).
More information
Additional text
The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Procurement Act 2023.
The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Procurement Act 2023 on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract in Find a Tender Service or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.
For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is not subject to the Procurement Act 2023.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Samantha Walker
Address
WESTERN BANK
SHEFFIELD
S102TN
England
samantha.walker@sheffield.ac.uk
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