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SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A HYBRID ULTRASONIC ASSISTED HIGH SPEED MACHINING CENTRE (ESIF FUNDED)

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is inviting tenders for the supply and installation of a hybrid ultrasonic assisted high speed machining centre under reference SC6834/18. This procurement is part of the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) initiative and is aimed to support the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies by SMEs in the West Midlands. The tender submission period closes on 9th January 2019, with the contract set to commence on 4th February 2019 and run until 14th June 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, focusing on goods, with an overall budget of up to £396,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing, particularly those offering high-tech machinery and precision engineering services. Companies that specialise in machining tools, automation, and technology integration, as well as those experienced in collaborative R&D projects, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will not only provide a cutting-edge machine but also engage in partnerships with technology providers to support local SMEs, thus fostering business growth and innovation in the region.

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Notice Title

SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A HYBRID ULTRASONIC ASSISTED HIGH SPEED MACHINING CENTRE (ESIF FUNDED)

Notice Description

TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A HYBRID ULTRASONIC ASSISTED HIGH SPEED MACHINING CENTRE. REFERENCE: SC6834/18 This project is funded by the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) and the procurement is dependent on the final funding agreement. The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of a hybrid ultrasonic assisted high speed machining centre. The machine tool will form part of a physical demonstrator, i.e. facilities created as part of the ESIF project, which will be used to facilitate/support the take-up of high impact manufacturing technologies by the SMEs in West Midlands. In this context, the machine tool will be used to develop new applications for the technology in collaboration with technology providers and undertake feasibility studies and pilot projects to address the specific requirements of local SMEs. Therefore, it will be required as part of the project to build strong partnerships with the technology providers and define a joint co-funded R&D programme for the benefits of local businesses. The machine tool should be capable of operating as a high speed 5-axis vertical machining centre for realising a range of conventional machining operations with high accuracy and repeatability, i.e. milling and drilling as well as perform hybrid ultrasonic assisted cutting on hard/brittle/abrasive materials such as ceramics, hardened alloys and composites. The machine should have high performance linear X/Y/Z drives and precise NC controlled swivel/rotary table. It should also include fast automatic tool changing capability with storage magazine capacity for at least 20 tools. The ultrasonic transducer must be integrated within the spindle system and be capable of generating axial vibrations with frequencies of at least 20 kHz and corresponding amplitudes of up to 10 m. The system should also have automatic resonance frequency finding capability and vibration amplitude setting / detection. Cutting fluid can be delivered both internally through the spindle as well as externally. The machine tool should have a PC-based controller that supports G-code programming, the execution of full 5-axis processing strategies and ultrasonic parameter setting. Finally, the machine tool should incorporate hardware and software tools for workpiece and cutting tool measurement / setup. Overall budget for this item is up to PS396,000.00 excluding VAT. Additional information: All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; http://www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bc759bd-a9fa-4a87-823d-09d1ef9288d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80bab31a-9cd9-4f3d-9843-7aabd1e14189
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
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Feb 2019 - 14 Jun 2019 1-6 months
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 BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Susanna Ting
Contact Email
s.y.ting@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214145389

Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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