--- title: "1497/308/EML/N/16 High Power Laser Welding Facility" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1e20604f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e20604f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e20604f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e20604f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2016-11-18" --- # 1497/308/EML/N/16 High Power Laser Welding Facility Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e20604f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e20604f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e20604f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is currently inviting tenders for the "High Power Laser Welding Facility" as part of an open procurement process in the goods category. This project is focused on the installation and commissioning of a high power laser welding facility at the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Catcliffe, Rotherham. The procurement period is set to close on 7th October 2016, with contract commencement anticipated on 17th October 2016 and lasting until 31st March 2017. Interested parties must register on the University’s e-tendering system to access documentation and submit their tenders. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in industrial welding equipment, particularly those with expertise in high-speed welding processes for various materials such as mild carbon steel and stainless steel. Suppliers capable of forming a consortium, especially those who can act as a systems integrator to lead the project, will have a competitive advantage. The project requires a range of specialist capabilities, making it ideal for businesses focused on technological innovation in the manufacturing sector. ## Notice 1497/308/EML/N/16 High Power Laser Welding Facility The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for the supply of a High Power Solid State Laser Welding Facility for use within the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at Catcliffe, Rotherham. Scope of Requirement: This procurement is for the installation and commissioning of a high power laser welding facility to support process development of the manufacturing of key elements of nuclear components. The equipment must be capable of welding at high speed, defect free, with low distortion of mild carbon steel, stainless steel, and Ni based alloys. The facility should be able to weld horizontal surfaces (ASME IX 1G) and also surfaces that deviate from this orientation, including vertical walls (ASME IX 2G, 3G). It is expected that a single supplier will not have a complete expertise to deliver the entire project and that a consortium of specialized suppliers will be formed. One Supplier, ideally the "systems integrator" will take over the lead function and responsibility for design, delivery, coordination, and commissioning, and will report to the Purchaser. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an E.U. open exercise. 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: 7th of October 2016 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f642ecf2-597b-4a53-a87c-f254b294a2a6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Oct 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | 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 | 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 - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 38636100 - Lasers - 38636110 - Industrial lasers - 42662000 - Welding equipment - 42662100 - Electric welding equipment - 43800000 - Workshop equipment - 45262680 - Welding ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f642ecf2-597b-4a53-a87c-f254b294a2a6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f642ecf2-597b-4a53-a87c-f254b294a2a6 1st September 2016 - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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