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Mini Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Cryogenic Coolant Delivery System for Machining Oper

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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11 Dec 2019 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for a Mini Tender to supply and install a cryogenic coolant delivery system specifically designed for machining operations. This procurement falls within the goods category and focuses on machine tools operated by laser and machining centres. The tender period is set to end on 13 January 2020, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 23 January 2020 and conclude by 28 February 2020. The total value of this contract is £59,000. The project aims to enhance advanced manufacturing technologies geared towards supporting local SMEs in the West Midlands region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in machinery and high-tech cooling systems. Companies that manufacture or provide cryogenic cooling equipment, advanced machining technologies, or related lubricants would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to play a crucial role in advancing manufacturing processes that can significantly benefit SMEs in the area, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations in this expanding sector.

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Notice Title

Mini Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Cryogenic Coolant Delivery System for Machining Oper

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham invites tenders to supply a cryogenic coolant delivery system for machining /metal cutting operations. The coolant delivery system will be employed to complement and enhance part of aphysical demonstrator, i.e. facilities created as part of the ESIF project, which will be used to facilitate/supportthe take-up of high impact manufacturing technologies by SMEs in the West Midlands region. In this context, thecryogenic coolant delivery system will be used in tandem with various advanced machining centres to developnew applications in collaboration with technology providers and undertake feasibility studies and pilot projects toaddress the specific requirements of local SMEs. The cryogenic coolant delivery system should be capable of supplying extremely low temperature media in thedry condition in order to substantially cool / remove heat from the cutting zone when machining (in particularmilling and drilling) a range of workpiece materials including hard/brittle/abrasive materials such as ceramics,hardened alloys and composites. It is expected that the heat removal capability of the cryogenic coolant willsignificantly exceed that of conventional high pressure cutting fluid environments. The system should besufficiently flexible to enable easy connection to different machining centres. It should also be capable ofsupplying the cryogenic coolant both externally as well as internally through the spindle / tool. In addition to thecryogenic media, it would be desirable for the system to also be capable of delivering a stream of oil dropletstogether with the cryogenic coolant in order to improve lubrication at the tool chip interface. Specifications: 1) Directed / targeted delivery of dry, cryogenic media to cutting zone in various machining processes inparticular milling and drilling operations. 2) Capability for delivering cryogenic coolant both externally and internally through the tool / spindle of machinetool. 3) Ability to significantly reduce tool / workpiece temperatures when machining compared to conventional highpressure cutting fluid systems. 4) Equipment can be easily be connected / disconnected / reconnected to different machine tools. 5) Control and monitoring of cryogenic gas delivery (e.g. pressure etc.) during operation. 6) Fully CE compliant. 3 / 4 7) Well defined and agreed workflow with time line from the purchase order through factory acceptance tests tothe site acceptance tests and training. Optional component technologies 1) Capability for delivering low volume of oil based fluid with the cryogenic stream to improve lubrication at cutzone. This project is being advertised in OJEU and is below the EU threshold spend. The time-scale which applies to OJEU will not apply in this project. Standstill period will be 10 days.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7921b49b-ab68-44ac-9235-ce67a2f5f71a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ff1fc8-08d3-48f2-ad8f-e1e01ed9a7a1
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jan 2020 - 28 Feb 2020 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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