Tender

Binder Jetting Metal Powder Additive Manufacturing System

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

30 Jun 2017 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD is currently conducting a tender process for a “Binder Jetting Metal Powder Additive Manufacturing System”, aimed at the procurement of a Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing System for research and development purposes in Sheffield, located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with an open procedure method. The deadline for tender submissions is 27th July 2017, and the total project value is estimated at £500,000. The successful vendor will provide equipment classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically targeting special-purpose machine tools and metal-working machine tools.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, especially those specialising in metal additive manufacturing technologies. Companies that focus on innovative manufacturing solutions, particularly those that offer products based on binder jetting technology or equivalent, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their market presence and enhance collaborations with an esteemed institution like the University of Sheffield.

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Notice Title

Binder Jetting Metal Powder Additive Manufacturing System

Notice Description

The Sir Henry Royce Centre of Materials Innovation are looking to procure a Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing System for the manufacture of components from metallic materials and manufacturing research purposes. The machine we seek should be based on a binder jetting technology (or equivalent) and should generate components that need subsequent processing by debinding and sintering. The system will be housed in state of the art facilities in close proximity to the University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. Additional information: All tender documents, requests for clarification & tender returns, must be conducted via the In-tend site referred to above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcf227f1-7165-4ea5-bb9d-2efea2f2ef25
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools

42630000 - Metal-working machine tools

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Oct 2017 - 27 Oct 2017 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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