Notice Information
Notice Title
5044/AM/CK Laser Powder Bed Fusion System
Notice Description
5044/AM/CK Laser Powder Bed Fusion System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Laser Powder Bed Fusion System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, North West based in Samlesbury. Scope of Requirement The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Northwest, based at our state-of-the-art facility in Samlesbury, is seeking a forward-thinking partner for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a cutting-edge Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) System. This equipment will act as a cornerstone for our facility's pioneering research, testing, and demonstration activities. By partnering with us, the successful supplier will play a vital role in advancing the AMRC's cutting-edge research into critical additive manufacturing technologies, including design for manufacturability, advanced process parameter development, and innovative process monitoring techniques. We are looking for an industry-leading system that delivers exceptional robustness, high precision, and flawless repeatability. This technology will be instrumental in facilitating the manufacture of complex, high-performance components tailored for highly regulated sectors with demanding tolerance requirements, particularly the aerospace and biomedical industries. This tender represents a unique opportunity for suppliers to showcase the capabilities of their high-end LPBF technology within a world-class research environment, directly impacting the future of advanced manufacturing in these high-value sectors. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06b403
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055701-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
42 - Industrial machinery
-
- CPV Codes
42600000 - Machine tools
42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
42630000 - Metal-working machine tools
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £768,000 £500K-£1M
- Lots Value
- £768,000 £500K-£1M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 12 Jun 2026Today
- Submission Deadline
- 13 Jul 20261 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- THE 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
- TLE32 Sheffield
-
- Local Authority
- Sheffield
- Electoral Ward
- Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
- Westminster Constituency
- Sheffield Central
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055701-2026
12th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055676-2026
12th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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