Tender

1497/308/EML/N/16 High Power Laser Welding Facility

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is currently inviting tenders for the "High Power Laser Welding Facility" as part of an open procurement process in the goods category. This project is focused on the installation and commissioning of a high power laser welding facility at the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Catcliffe, Rotherham. The procurement period is set to close on 7th October 2016, with contract commencement anticipated on 17th October 2016 and lasting until 31st March 2017. Interested parties must register on the University’s e-tendering system to access documentation and submit their tenders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in industrial welding equipment, particularly those with expertise in high-speed welding processes for various materials such as mild carbon steel and stainless steel. Suppliers capable of forming a consortium, especially those who can act as a systems integrator to lead the project, will have a competitive advantage. The project requires a range of specialist capabilities, making it ideal for businesses focused on technological innovation in the manufacturing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1497/308/EML/N/16 High Power Laser Welding Facility

Notice Description

1497/308/EML/N/16 High Power Laser Welding Facility The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for the supply of a High Power Solid State Laser Welding Facility for use within the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at Catcliffe, Rotherham. Scope of Requirement: This procurement is for the installation and commissioning of a high power laser welding facility to support process development of the manufacturing of key elements of nuclear components. The equipment must be capable of welding at high speed, defect free, with low distortion of mild carbon steel, stainless steel, and Ni based alloys. The facility should be able to weld horizontal surfaces (ASME IX 1G) and also surfaces that deviate from this orientation, including vertical walls (ASME IX 2G, 3G). It is expected that a single supplier will not have a complete expertise to deliver the entire project and that a consortium of specialized suppliers will be formed. One Supplier, ideally the "systems integrator" will take over the lead function and responsibility for design, delivery, coordination, and commissioning, and will report to the Purchaser. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an E.U. 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: 7th of October 2016 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f642ecf2-597b-4a53-a87c-f254b294a2a6
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

38636110 - Industrial lasers

42662000 - Welding equipment

42662100 - Electric welding equipment

43800000 - Workshop equipment

45262680 - Welding

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 5TZ
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)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Rother Vale
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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