--- title: "SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A HYBRID ADDITIVE SUBTRACTIVE WORKSTATION (ESIF FUNDED)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4559f401-60c0-4569-89e6-565b4eb653de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4559f401-60c0-4569-89e6-565b4eb653de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4559f401-60c0-4569-89e6-565b4eb653de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4559f401-60c0-4569-89e6-565b4eb653de.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2018-12-04" --- # SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A HYBRID ADDITIVE SUBTRACTIVE WORKSTATION (ESIF FUNDED) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4559f401-60c0-4569-89e6-565b4eb653de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4559f401-60c0-4569-89e6-565b4eb653de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4559f401-60c0-4569-89e6-565b4eb653de.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for the supply and installation of a Hybrid Additive Subtractive Workstation as part of a project funded by the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions required by 9th January 2019. The workstation will support the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies among SMEs in the West Midlands. The total budget for this procurement is set at £1,025,000, excluding VAT. The relevant industry category for this procurement falls under machine tools operated by laser and machining centres, with the contract period lasting from 4th February to 15th April 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing technologies, particularly those specialising in advanced machinery and automation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on innovative manufacturing solutions and have the capability to build partnerships with technology providers would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies that can offer strong research and development collaborations to meet the specific needs of local SMEs could enhance their chances of success in this procurement process. ## Notice SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A HYBRID ADDITIVE SUBTRACTIVE WORKSTATION (ESIF FUNDED) - REFERENCE: SC6827/18 This project is funded by the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) and the procurement is dependent on the final funding agreement. The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of a hybrid additive subtractive workstation. The workstation will form part of a physical demonstrator, i.e. facilities created as part of the ESIF project, which will be used to facilitate/support the take-up of high impact manufacturing technologies by the SMEs in West Midlands. In this context, the workstation will be used to develop new applications for the technology in collaboration with technology providers and carry out feasibility studies and pilot projects to address the specific requirements of local SMEs. Therefore, it will be required as part of the project to build strong partnerships with the technology providers and define a joint co-funded R&D programme for the benefits of local businesses. The workstation should perform hybrid manufacturing operations within a single platform, especially being capable of executing additive and subtractive operations on workpieces with different configurations/shapes within a single processing setup, in particular on axisymmetric, prismatic and asymmetric/free-form parts and tools. In addition, it should have fully CE compliant guarding for both subtractive and additive operations. The workstation should include additive and subtractive sub-systems that have a single PC-based controller capable of executing multi-axis processing strategies employing swivel/rotary tables. The additive sub-system should integrate a high power laser source that supports dual laser mode processing and enables multiple direct energy deposition heads for low and high rate blown powder processing with argon gas for shielding. Also, this sub-system should incorporate a large and fully automatic powder feeder that uses argon as a carrier gas. The subtractive sub-system should be capable of realizing full 5 axis machining operation on complex parts. It should integrate a high power milling spindle and linear and swivel/rotary tables for high accuracy and precision machining. In addition, the subtractive sub-system should have fast automatic tool changing capability with options for multiple tool holding and also tools for process setting up, offset compensation, process monitoring, etc. Finally, it is important in the context of the project the workstation PC-based controller to have built in connectivity to Industry 4.0 enabled "smart" devices and support MT Connect manufacturing protocol for collecting and processing manufacturing data. Overall budget for this item is up to PS1,025,000.00 excluding VAT. Additional information: All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/914cbe72-d399-49b2-9947-34e077840102 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Feb 2019 - 15 Apr 2019 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres ## Release History - 4 Dec 2018 at 11:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/914cbe72-d399-49b2-9947-34e077840102 - 27 Nov 2018 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/914cbe72-d399-49b2-9947-34e077840102 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/914cbe72-d399-49b2-9947-34e077840102 4th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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