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4473/CYMRU/RH/25 Drilling Spindle Integration

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has successfully completed the procurement process for the integration of a drilling spindle and cell upgrade at its AMRC Cymru facility located in Broughton, Flintshire. The project, titled "4473/CYMRU/RH/25 Drilling Spindle Integration," falls under the industrial machinery and hardware integration consultancy services category. The contract was awarded on 9th September 2025, to Machine Tool Technologies Ltd, following an open procurement procedure. The contract, valued at £124,214.00, spans from 9th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The buyer, University of Sheffield, ensures a collaborative effort for integrating upgraded spindle systems with an emphasis on delivering new aerospace drilling and fastening capabilities.

This tender does not only hold potential for direct business growth for Machine Tool Technologies Ltd but also paves the way for other SMEs with expertise in industrial machinery and hardware consultancy services to collaborate in high-tech aerospace projects. The procurement process, which is below-threshold and open-competition, allows diverse businesses to contribute unique capabilities in drilling and fastening technologies. Businesses adept at providing innovative machinery systems and integration solutions would find the procurement opportunities advantageous, particularly in aerospace engineering sectors within the UK regions specified for delivery, such as UKC, UKD, and UKE. This comprehensive integration and enhancement project will necessitate precision engineering and advanced technological deployment, providing an excellent platform for suppliers to showcase their expertise.

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Notice Title

4473/CYMRU/RH/25 Drilling Spindle Integration

Notice Description

4473/CYMRU/RH/25 Drilling Spindle Integration The University of Sheffield Research Centre (AMRC Cymru, located in Broughton, Flintshire) is in the process of creating an aerospace drilling and fastening centre to carry out projects and development activities centred around drilling and fastening capabilities. The first stage of this project required the creation of a drilling machine. The current features of this machine are: * a small drilling spindle, * a rotational horizontal axis allowing the workpiece and spindle to rotate together from 0 to 180 degrees, * an MQL system, * an industrial vacuum for extraction during the drilling process * a sensorised fixture and data acquisition system * Beckhoff PLC controller connected to the drilling machine and MQL system. * Power distribution board and air outlets AMRC Cymru would like a knowledgeable supplier to complete the integration of an upgraded spindle (selected and purchased by AMRC Cymru), into the existing drilling machine. Additionally, a number of cell upgrades will be required. The supplier will be required to work closely with the AMRC and the chosen spindle supplier to ensure smooth integration, testing and commissioning. To fulfil this tender, the following tasks are required: * Integrating the new drilling spindle into the existing drilling jig, making the necessary modifications (e.g. creating mounting holes on the carriages). * Designing, manufacturing and integration of movable X/Y axes to the existing drilling machine to allow movement of the sensorised fixture (Figure 2 below) to allow multiple holes to be drilled in one workpiece (coupon). * Integrating the Fusion Systems Pure-Cut(r)+ scCO2 system into the drilling spindle and cell and associated tooling to enable this such as scCO2 compatible tool holders. * Updating the Beckhoff control system to run the new drilling spindle via the HMI, including speeds, feeds and setting up the vibrational frequency and amplitude requirements. The spindle supplied will have the MS1215 Drive that will need to be integrated with the Beckhoff Control system. * Updating the Beckhoff control system to allow movement on the X/Y axis via the HMI. * Carrying out tests and commissioning work to ensure that all systems are working together and are able to carry out differing drilling parameters for tests (to be agreed at a later date with selected supplier). * Updating the current UKCA marking to include the modifications that will be carried out that includes the new drilling spindle and the X/Y table. * Full design review for acceptance of the proposal using a Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review and Final Design Review gate system. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. 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: 20th of June 2025 at 12 noon (UK time)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052297
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054993-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

43130000 - Drilling equipment

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,214 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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, TLE3 South Yorkshire

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGIES

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