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title: "Binder Jetting Metal Powder Additive Manufacturing System"
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# Binder Jetting Metal Powder Additive Manufacturing System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-116460e1-6a8a-4142-994b-b83a58cc1049

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD is currently conducting a tender process for a “Binder Jetting Metal Powder Additive Manufacturing System”, aimed at the procurement of a Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing System for research and development purposes in Sheffield, located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with an open procedure method. The deadline for tender submissions is 27th July 2017, and the total project value is estimated at £500,000. The successful vendor will provide equipment classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically targeting special-purpose machine tools and metal-working machine tools.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, especially those specialising in metal additive manufacturing technologies. Companies that focus on innovative manufacturing solutions, particularly those that offer products based on binder jetting technology or equivalent, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their market presence and enhance collaborations with an esteemed institution like the University of Sheffield.

## Notice

The Sir Henry Royce Centre of Materials Innovation are looking to procure a Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing System for the manufacture of components from metallic materials and manufacturing research purposes. The machine we seek should be based on a binder jetting technology (or equivalent) and should generate components that need subsequent processing by debinding and sintering. The system will be housed in state of the art facilities in close proximity to the University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. Additional information: All tender documents, requests for clarification & tender returns, must be conducted via the In-tend site referred to above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcf227f1-7165-4ea5-bb9d-2efea2f2ef25 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2017 - 27 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools
- 42630000 - Metal-working machine tools
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2017 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcf227f1-7165-4ea5-bb9d-2efea2f2ef25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcf227f1-7165-4ea5-bb9d-2efea2f2ef25
  30th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  In-tend

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