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title: "1786/341/MY/NAMRC/17 Welding Manipulator"
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# 1786/341/MY/NAMRC/17 Welding Manipulator

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-398596dc-5c3e-4071-bc93-fe7a8ae69112

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is currently undertaking a procurement process for a Welding Manipulator, specifically aimed at supporting the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This non-EU open tender, classified under welding equipment, has a deadline for submission of tenders set for 16th November 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). The contract, valued at £115,000, is expected to commence on 17th November 2017 and conclude by 31st March 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in welding equipment and those involved in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly in sectors related to small modular reactors (SMRs). Companies that can provide high-quality manipulation equipment suitable for large geometry components would be well-positioned to compete, potentially enhancing their market presence and securing valuable contracts within the growing nuclear sector.

## Notice

1786/341/MY/NAMRC/17 Welding Manipulator The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Welding Manipulator on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Nuclear AMRC Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement Nuclear AMRC require manipulation equipment to facilitate large scale diode laser cladding work. At current the Nuclear AMRC do not have the capability to manipulate large geometry components typical of small modular reactors (SMRs). By targeting this capability, potential work within the SMR market will be achievable and large assembly demonstrators can be manufactured. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a Non - EU open procedure carried out in accordance with the Regulations ( 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: 16th November 2017 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce6871b8-0893-4ff5-8143-60dbdd2d7348 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42662000 - Welding equipment

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2017 at 12:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce6871b8-0893-4ff5-8143-60dbdd2d7348

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce6871b8-0893-4ff5-8143-60dbdd2d7348
  16th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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