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Large Ti Furnace Hydraulic Modifications

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Transparency notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 08:02.

Opportunity overview

The requirement is for the servicing and modernization of the VAC 4 titanium vacuum arc re-melting furnace (304170) hydraulic system. The VAC 4 is a unique national research asset and the largest furnace of its type in the UK, enabling strategic development of largescale titanium castings. Reliability issues have arisen due to the hydraulic control system design, which now requires modification to ensure safe and reliable operation. The scope includes replacement of actuator seals, system flushing, and modernization of the hydraulic tank (bulkhead transitions, filter adapters, breather filter, condensate drip tray with drainage). The works also cover modification of the Power Ram actuator, including installation of three counter-balance valves. On-site attendance will be provided by SWSA and B&I Hydraulika teams for 3 weeks, extended to 5 weeks with an additional fitter if required. Due to the bespoke nature of the equipment, only the original equipment manufacturer has the technical knowledge and authority to undertake these works while maintaining UKCA compliance.

Awarded to

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SECO/WARWICK S.A.

No match
Published award value
€327k
Awarded
26 Aug 2025
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-PPON PPCB-5361-BJRN
Location
Swiebodzin, PL, 66200, Poland

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
4816/APJ/GM/25
Status
complete
Procurement Method
direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Why this procedure was chosen
Due to the unique nature of the equipment, only the OEM has the expertise and authority to make modifications, with full knowledge of the integrated control and safety systems. External parties cannot deliver these changes safely or provide the documentation required to maintain UKCA compliance. Accordingly, award to the OEM is necessary to ensure safety, compliance, and operational integrity.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
additionalRepeatExtensionPartialReplacement
Entry 2
Id
urgency

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-RC000667
Name
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKE32
Country
GB
Locality
Sheffield
Postal Code
S10 2TN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Firth Court, Western Bank

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
RC000667
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PXDP-7327-GWHT
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PPCB-5361-BJRN
Name
SECO/WARWICK S.A.

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
PL
Country
PL
Locality
Swiebodzin
Postal Code
66200
Country Name
Poland
Street Address
Sobieskiego 8

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PPCB-5361-BJRN
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
27 Aug 2025, 00:00
Status
pending
Has Options
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
goods

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
14724000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Titanium
Entry 2
Id
42300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

Value

Amount
327,000
Currency
EUR
Including VAT
392,400

Options

Description
Extended visit of SWSA team to 5 weeks (one additional fitter) if required.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
051501-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK5
Description
Transparency notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
27 Aug 2025, 10:59
Entry 2
Id
051535-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
27 Aug 2025, 11:38

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PPCB-5361-BJRN
Name
SECO/WARWICK S.A.

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
9 Sept 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2026, 23:59
Starts
10 Sept 2025, 00:00

Standstill Period

Ends
8 Sept 2025, 23:59

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Sheffield · UKE32 · S10 2TN · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-058e52-2025-08-27T11:38:38+01:00Transparency notice on Find a Tender ·