Tender

5 Axis High Speed Machining Centre

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

25 Jun 2018 at 07:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for the purchase of a 5 Axis High Speed Machining Centre, with an estimated value of £500,000. This procurement falls under the industrial machinery sector and is being conducted through an EU open procedure, aiming to ensure wide participation. The deadline for submission of tenders is set for 25th July 2018 at 12 noon (UK time), with the intention for delivery and commissioning of the machine by 31st August 2018. The machine will be stationed at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire, where it will be used for research into high-accuracy milling applications.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of industrial machinery, particularly those with expertise in high-precision equipment. Companies capable of providing versatile solutions that can easily adapt to various manufacturing needs would be particularly well-suited to compete. Suppliers of machining tools that work effectively with materials such as aluminium, alloy steel, and stainless steel are encouraged to participate, as the machine's flexible usage is intended to support diverse research projects at the university.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

5 Axis High Speed Machining Centre

Notice Description

1997/384/EML/AMRC/18 - 5 Axis High Speed Machining Centre The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a 5 axis machine tool on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Machining Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The University seeks to purchase a 5 axis machine tool that will support the AMRC's research into high accuracy prismatic simultaneous milling applications ideally to be delivered and commissioned to the AMRC by August 31 2018. As the machine will be utilised for research projects rather than production, the usage will be subject to frequent change to suit different projects. The solution should therefore be readily and rapidly changeable to work on multiple applications. The machine tool will allow manufacture of components in various materials, primarily aluminium but not excluding alloy steel and stainless steels. The equipment should allow for machining with high pressure coolant. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is being conducted as an EU open procedure 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: 25th July 2018 at 12 noon (UK time).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc7f847-4548-436e-8ced-8a006a6391b3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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