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Tender

01 Jul 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is initiating a procurement process for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) located in Rotherham. They are seeking a supplier for a Tilt & Rotate 2-Axis Positioner to enhance their laser welding capabilities. This tender falls under the category of machine tools, specifically those used for welding and metalworking. The contract value is estimated at £75,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open competition, allowing interested parties to submit proposals by the deadline of 16th July 2026, with the contract expected to start on 12th August 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in machine tools, particularly those with expertise in welding equipment and technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the evaluation criteria weighting heavily toward quality (78%) and price (22%). Suppliers with capabilities in advanced manufacturing solutions and experience in complex toolpath welding might find this a fitting opportunity to expand their footprint in the public procurement sector. The open competition format allows for broad participation, fostering innovation and competitiveness in delivering high-quality solutions.

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Notice Title

5111/AM/LM - Tilt & Rotate 2-Axis Positioner

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield, Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), Nuclear Manufacturing Group based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, is seeking to purchase a replacement Tilt and Rotate 2-Axis Positioner for the Cyan-tec laser welding cell. The new positioner is required for work manipulation and welding of large components up to 3m3 with the ability to maintain constant welding speeds up to 2m/min along complex toolpaths. The Cyan-tec disk laser welding machine currently installed within the Nuclear Manufacturing Group (NMG), has had its original two-axis positioner, which was originally supplied with the machine at installation, removed. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Sheffield:-Machine-tools./EK8QFZBQJ3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EK8QFZBQJ3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c10e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061646-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools

42630000 - Metal-working machine tools

42660000 - Soldering, brazing and welding tools, surface tempering and hot-spraying machines and equipment

42662000 - Welding equipment

45262680 - Welding

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 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
TLE32 Sheffield

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

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