--- title: "1845/358/EML/NW/17 Laser Welding Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-327d61db-7489-47d2-9169-6dd917f7fe39" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-327d61db-7489-47d2-9169-6dd917f7fe39" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-327d61db-7489-47d2-9169-6dd917f7fe39.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-327d61db-7489-47d2-9169-6dd917f7fe39.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2018-02-12" --- # 1845/358/EML/NW/17 Laser Welding Equipment Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-327d61db-7489-47d2-9169-6dd917f7fe39 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-327d61db-7489-47d2-9169-6dd917f7fe39) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-327d61db-7489-47d2-9169-6dd917f7fe39.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is currently concluding its procurement process for the "1845/358/EML/NW/17 Laser Welding Equipment," aimed at sourcing a laser welding system to facilitate the welding of copper and aluminium components for battery modules in the automotive, aerospace, and domestic energy storage sectors. Located in Preston, Lancashire, the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre will house the equipment, with the procurement classified under goods and operating through an open procedure below the EU threshold. The tender period ended on 18 December 2017, and the contract period spans from 29 January 2018 to 16 March 2018, with a total value of £130,000 and a minimum contract value of £120,000. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in machine tools, particularly those involved in laser technology, welding equipment, and manufacturing for energy sectors. Businesses with experience in the delivery and installation of advanced manufacturing systems will find themselves particularly well-positioned to compete in this tender. Engaging with this procurement can foster relationships with educational institutions and expand market reach within growing industries focused on sustainable energy solutions. ## Notice 1845/358/EML/NW/17 Laser Welding Equipment The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for laser welding equipment on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, North West group based in Preston, Lancashire. Scope of Requirement: The objective is to procure a laser welding system suitable for the welding copper and aluminium components in battery modules for automotive, aerospace and domestic energy storage applications. The system will be installed in the AMRC Northwest interim facility in Preston, before being transferred into a specific battery development centre in Samlesbury. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is sub EU threshold open procedure 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: 18th of December 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Tender documentation may be downloaded via the University's electronic tendering portal Delivery Notes Delivery required by the 16th of March 2018 to the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's North West Group in Preston , Lancashire. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2d4c2de-fca3-4206-9f14-5abce6169e48 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Feb 2018 | | Contract period | 13 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £130,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £118,579 | | 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 | LASER LINES (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres - 42662000 - Welding equipment - 42662100 - Electric welding equipment ## Release History - 12 Feb 2018 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2d4c2de-fca3-4206-9f14-5abce6169e48 - 27 Nov 2017 at 16:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c0a9db-cc1b-42ad-a9f8-ae127156883b - 27 Nov 2017 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c0a9db-cc1b-42ad-a9f8-ae127156883b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2d4c2de-fca3-4206-9f14-5abce6169e48 12th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c0a9db-cc1b-42ad-a9f8-ae127156883b 27th November 2017 - 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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