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title: "2287/434/JT/NW/19 - Purchase of Laser Powder Bed Fusion System - AWARD"
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# 2287/434/JT/NW/19 - Purchase of Laser Powder Bed Fusion System - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44958149-2659-4324-ae1f-b081b970adcf

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking suppliers through an open procedure for the contract titled "2287/434/JT/NW/19 - Purchase of Laser Powder Bed Fusion System." This procurement process is in the award stage and pertains to the industrial machinery category, specifically targeting sectors such as aerospace, medical, space, and automotive. The contract period commenced on 4th October 2019 and is set to conclude on 1st March 2021. Tenders were required to be submitted by 14th August 2019, with successful completion leading to an awarded contract to Renishaw Plc on 16th September 2019.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advanced manufacturing technologies and industrial equipment. Companies with expertise in laser technology and machinery capable of processing reactive powders would be well positioned to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging with the University of Sheffield could facilitate partnerships and innovation in cutting-edge sectors.

## Notice

2287/434/JT/NW/19 - Purchase of Laser Powder Bed Fusion System The University of Sheffield, AMRC North West wishes to invite tenders for the provision of a Laser Powder Bed Fusion System (L-PBF).The L-PBF will be used to manufacture prototype components for a range of applications for industries such as aerospace, medical, space and automotive. The L-PBF must be able to process reactive powders in a safe controlled machine environment. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce5e4912-b782-4290-a187-799cc935796e |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2019 - 1 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | RENISHAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636110 - Industrial lasers
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2020 at 11:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce5e4912-b782-4290-a187-799cc935796e
- 11 Dec 2019 at 17:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce5e4912-b782-4290-a187-799cc935796e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce5e4912-b782-4290-a187-799cc935796e
  4th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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