Tender

2625/490/MY/AMRC/20 Bulk Additive Manufacturing System (BAMS)

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

24 Jul 2020 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is currently seeking tenders for the procurement of a Bulk Additive Manufacturing System (BAMS) for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre located in Preston, Lancashire. This opportunity is classified under the industrial machinery sector and is ongoing as part of an EU open procedure. Interested vendors must submit their tenders by 12 noon on 27th August 2020, with the contract period anticipated to begin on 13th September 2020 and conclude by 31st December 2020. The procurement method employed aligns with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and further details can be accessed through the University’s e-tendering system.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in manufacturing, particularly those specialising in industrial machinery, aerospace components, and additive manufacturing technologies. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly suitable as they look to expand their capabilities in producing high-quality aerospace structures using advanced materials such as titanium and aluminium alloys. Participating in this tender could enhance their profile and capacity within a rapidly evolving industry sector.

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Notice Title

2625/490/MY/AMRC/20 Bulk Additive Manufacturing System (BAMS)

Notice Description

2625/490/MY/AMRC/20 Bulk Additive Manufacturing System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Bulk Additive Manufacturing System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, North West Group at Preston, Lancashire. Scope of Requirement The BAMS will be used to manufacture prototype components, specifically large aerospace structures with high buy to fly ratios. The system will also support research with our partners into the use of the technology in industry in order to accelerate the adoption of bulk additive manufacturing. This will include but is not limited to process control, post process integration and materials development. The BAMS must be capable of processing aerospace materials, mainly titanium and aluminium alloys in a safe environment. The material must be deposited by means of gantry axes motion arm with a concurrent wire feed and heat source melting the material at a pre-programmed toolpath. The system must also have localised gas shielding to prevent oxidisation of titanium alloys. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the 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: 27th August 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF Funded with Lancashire Growth Deal Funding Description The ERDF unique identifier is NW189 Project number is :19R18P02370 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4faba75-25f8-49a7-b8a0-ac37aade5713
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ab789b-adf9-4619-aded-03d6cc5d16be
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Mary Young
Contact Email
m.young@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0114 222 6694

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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