--- title: "2421/468/MY/NW/19 Bulk Novel Additive Manufacturing System (BAMS) - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2d08acca-7775-4892-a756-30584a69ca3b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d08acca-7775-4892-a756-30584a69ca3b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d08acca-7775-4892-a756-30584a69ca3b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d08acca-7775-4892-a756-30584a69ca3b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-08-06" --- # 2421/468/MY/NW/19 Bulk Novel Additive Manufacturing System (BAMS) - AWARD Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d08acca-7775-4892-a756-30584a69ca3b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d08acca-7775-4892-a756-30584a69ca3b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d08acca-7775-4892-a756-30584a69ca3b.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for the provision of a Bulk Novel Additive Manufacturing System (BAMS), aimed at producing prototype components for large aerospace structures. This procurement falls under the industrial machinery category and is being conducted via an open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender process is complete, with an award date published on 5th August 2020. The contract, valued at £589,000, commenced on 7th August 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2020, with primary delivery to Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the industrial machinery sector, particularly those with expertise in additive manufacturing and aerospace technologies. Companies with capabilities in machine tools and special-purpose equipment would be well-positioned to compete in this process. Engaging with this contract could enable businesses to enhance their technological capabilities while collaborating with the University of Sheffield to advance research and development in bulk additive manufacturing applications. ## Notice 2421/468/MY/NW/19 Bulk Novel Additive Manufacturing System (BAMS) The University of Sheffield, AMRC North West wishes to invite tenders for the provision of a Bulk Additive Manufacturing System (BAMS). The BAMS will be used to manufacture prototype components, specifically large aerospace structures with high buy to fly ratios. The system will also support research with our partners into the use of the technology in industry in order to accelerate the adoption of bulk additive manufacturing. This will include but is no limited to process control, post process integration and materials development. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an 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: 8th January 2019 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2e8ecf3-3efa-44c7-b9e9-5fa99b43e611 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jul 2020 | | Contract period | 6 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £589,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MELD MANUFACTURING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 42600000 - Machine tools - 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools ## Release History - 6 Aug 2020 at 12:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2e8ecf3-3efa-44c7-b9e9-5fa99b43e611 - 6 Aug 2020 at 10:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2e8ecf3-3efa-44c7-b9e9-5fa99b43e611 - 5 Aug 2020 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2e8ecf3-3efa-44c7-b9e9-5fa99b43e611 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2e8ecf3-3efa-44c7-b9e9-5fa99b43e611 6th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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