Notice Information
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)
Notice Details
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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054993-2025
9th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026348-2025
23rd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026345-2025
23rd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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