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title: "2326/441/MY/NW/19 - Optical CMM 3D Scanner"
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# 2326/441/MY/NW/19 - Optical CMM 3D Scanner

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e72526e-51d4-4ad5-9449-73db253fb1d6

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking to procure an Optical CMM 3D Scanner through an open tender process, classified under the machine tools industry category. Located in Rotherham, United Kingdom, this procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for the 20th of August 2019 at 12 noon (UK time). Interested suppliers can register and download the necessary documents from the University’s e-tendering system. The contract period is scheduled to commence on the 30th of September 2019 and last until the 29th of September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing technologies, particularly those involved in dimensional metrology and optical scanning solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the tender encourages local industry engagement. The focus on a portable and adaptable optical scanner indicates a demand for innovative solutions capable of addressing specific manufacturing challenges in the aerospace sector, creating avenues for growth and collaboration with the AMRC North West.

## Notice

Scope of Requirement: The AMRC North West has a requirement to engage with local industries in the region and provide solutions to manufacturing challenges. As part of that remit, there is a need to purchase an optical scanner to support the manufacturing projects. The AMRC North West is also undertaking research within various manufacturing topics in the aerospace sector, specifically in the area of dimensional metrology of additively manufactured parts. Within the facility there will be various manufacturing technologies and the optical scanner will be focused on undertaking measurement in support of this research. This specification is aimed at purchasing a single optical 3D scanner for use in at the AMRC North West. The optical scanner should be portable and hand held to be used on the shop floor and adaptable so that it can be configured to a robotic arm or similar. The scanner must provide the ability to scan multiple surfaces including black and shiny/reflective surfaces. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a Non-EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 August 2019 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://www.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://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 20th August 2019 at 12 noon (UK time). Delivery Notes As per the specification Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8756098e-5532-49c7-a95d-8bf9953d5790 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2019 - 29 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 38520000 - Scanners
- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments
- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
- 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools
- 48313100 - Optical reading system

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2019 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8756098e-5532-49c7-a95d-8bf9953d5790

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8756098e-5532-49c7-a95d-8bf9953d5790
  23rd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Provenance

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