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Short Pulse Laser

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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31 Jan 2025 at 08:05

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08 Jan 2025 at 13:22

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19 Sep 2024 at 12:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield, through its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Factory 2050 at Sheffield Business Park, is seeking to procure a Short Pulse Laser for industrial machinery needs. This procurement is in the award stage as of 31 January 2025, and it aims to replace the existing SPI redPOWER QUBE 2kW continuous-wave laser to further cutting trials with thin sheets of electrical steel. The procurement process was an open procedure, concluding on 21 October 2024. The contract, valued at £238,910.79, was signed on 7 January 2025, and runs until 31 March 2025. The main industry category is goods, specifically for the CPV classifications related to industrial lasers. The project is located in the UKE region, specifically at the AMRC Factory 2050, Europa Avenue, Sheffield, S9 1ZA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and laser technology. Companies producing high-silicon steel and cobalt iron components are particularly well-suited to supply the required materials for this project. Such an investment is pivotal as it seeks to enhance cutting-rate efficiency and reduce thermal damage in the manufacturing process, setting a benchmark in advanced cutting techniques. Businesses can leverage this collaboration to showcase their technological advancements and establish long-term relationships with leading research institutions like the AMRC. Integrating seamlessly with existing systems and ensuring compatible supplementary components are crucial for participation in this competitive and innovative procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Short Pulse Laser

Notice Description

4232/AMRC/RH/24 - Short Pulse Laser The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Short Pulse Laser on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Factory 2050, Sheffield Business Park, Europa Avenue, Sheffield, S9 1ZA The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) are looking to replace their SPI redPOWER QUBE 2kW continuous-wave laser currently located at Factory 2050. The main application of this new laser will be further cutting trials with thin sheets of electrical steel for the production of electrical machine laminations, initially to produce perforations. A remote laser cutting is being investigated as an alternative to traditional gantry-mounted fusion laser cutting. The perceived benefits of this method of cutting are that the cut rate is increased (the scanner is capable of speeds of up to 8,000 mm/s) and that the thermal damage (measured in terms of electromagnetic performance, not physical material properties) is reduced, both with reference to the traditional fusion cutting baseline. Materials being investigated are high-silicon steel (e.g. NO20) and cobalt iron (e.g. Hiperco50 - 49% cobalt content). Sheet thicknesses could range from 0.35 mm down to 0.1 mm. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's etendering 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: 21st October 2024 at 12 noon (UK time).

Lot Information

Lot 1

4232/AMRC/RH/24 - Short Pulse Laser The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Short Pulse Laser on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Factory 2050, Sheffield Business Park, Europa Avenue, Sheffield, S9 1ZA The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) are looking to replace their SPI redPOWER QUBE 2kW continuous-wave laser currently located at Factory 2050. The main application of this new laser will be further cutting trials with thin sheets of electrical steel for the production of electrical machine laminations, initially to produce perforations. A remote laser cutting is being investigated as an alternative to traditional gantry-mounted fusion laser cutting. The perceived benefits of this method of cutting are that the cut rate is increased (the scanner is capable of speeds of up to 8,000 mm/s) and that the thermal damage (measured in terms of electromagnetic performance, not physical material properties) is reduced, both with reference to the traditional fusion cutting baseline. Materials being investigated are high-silicon steel (e.g. NO20) and cobalt iron (e.g. Hiperco50 - 49% cobalt content). Sheet thicknesses could range from 0.35 mm down to 0.1mm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049c36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003197-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

38636110 - Industrial lasers

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£432,081 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

IPG PHOTONICS (UK) LIMITED

Further Information

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