Award

Reciprocating Broaching Units

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Dec 2017 at 14:16

Award Notice
Tender

10 Oct 2017 at 07:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is soliciting tenders for the supply, installation, and commissioning of up to three reciprocating broaching units, intended for use in manufacturing research relevant to the aerospace, automotive, and energy industries. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the tender closing on 10th November 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). The total value of the contract is £120,000, and the project is focused on enhancing manufacturing capabilities at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in machine tools, particularly those capable of supplying advanced manufacturing equipment. Companies offering innovative machining solutions, particularly those involving single part setups for various operations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier will not only contribute to cutting-edge research but also establish a potentially lucrative partnership with a leading educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reciprocating Broaching Units

Notice Description

1798/340/MY/AMRC/17 Reciprocating Broaching Units The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for Reciprocating Broaching Units (up to 3) on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The supply, installation and commissioning of a reciprocating broaching units for converting the rotary action of a lathe's driver lower turret to an axial reciprocating action for the single-point broaching of a spline tooth or other similar feature. This equipment will be for use in manufacturing research, particularly of gear and transmission components for the aerospace, automotive and energy industries. The University seeks to purchase reciprocating broaching units that will support the AMRC's research into gear cutting technologies for multifunctional machine tools. AMRC's focus is on demonstrating opportunities for improved quality and accuracy in manufacture using single part setup for multiple operations. The reciprocating broaching units should enable machining of internal and external splines in the same machine and setup as turning, milling and gear machining processes. The units may also be utilised in the machining of gear teeth, keyways, fir-tree slots and other similar features. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure carried out in accordance with the Regulations ( Public Contracts Regulations 2015). 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: 10th November 2017 at 12 noon (UK time).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b68502cd-27c8-4cc8-a0b2-c92922286f45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06bb9de6-60cb-431e-bf3f-a72cb1c3fa4c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HORN CUTTING TOOLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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