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4449/AMRC/JS/25-5 Axis Milling Machine

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

05 Aug 2025 at 08:49

Award

24 Jul 2025 at 06:37

TenderUpdate

28 May 2025 at 13:41

Tender

28 May 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "4449/AMRC/JS/25-5 Axis Milling Machine" was completed by the University of Sheffield, a public authority classified as sub-central government. The process involved an open procurement method aiming to supply, install, and commission a 5-axis milling machine for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) North West, located in Samlesbury. This tender focused on the industry category of milling machines and related metalworking machine tools. The procurement stage progressed from planning to award completion, with the contract signed on 22nd July 2025 and set to be active from 9th August 2025 to 31st August 2027. The awarded supplier is NCMT Limited, a large-scale organisation located in Thames Ditton, United Kingdom. The gross contract value was set at £294,000 GBP, with a final amount of £245,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision and robustly engineered manufacturing equipment, particularly suppliers capable of delivering high-performance components for sectors like aerospace and biomedical. The procurement process, through an open procedure, would have been particularly suited to large-scale manufacturing firms with expertise in producing advanced, multi-axis machining equipment. Businesses in possession of innovative solutions in machinability, dynamics, and process monitoring stand to benefit from engaging with tenders of this calibre, given the demanding performance and tolerance requirements outlined in this procurement.

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Notice Title

4449/AMRC/JS/25-5 Axis Milling Machine

Notice Description

4449/AMRC/JS/25 - 5 Axis Milling Machine for AMRC North West The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for the supply, installation and commissioning of a '5 Axis Milling Machining Machine' on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, The '5-Axis Milling Machine' which will be used for research, testing and demonstration purposes in the AMRC North West, Samlesbury facility. The equipment will support the AMRC's research into technologies such as machinability, dynamics and process monitoring. The equipment should have adequate robustness, high precision and repeatability to facilitate the manufacture of high-performance components for various sectors including aerospace and biomedical with demanding tolerance requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052805
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045974-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42620000 - Lathes, boring and milling machine tools

42623000 - Milling machines

42637000 - Machine tools for drilling, boring or milling metal

42637300 - Machine tools for milling metal

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 years
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
Jamie Shaw
Contact Email
procurement@amrc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCMT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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