--- title: "2647/495/CW/CYMRU/20 Measuring Arm (with scanning" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5d1f2fde-ab3f-433e-b3cd-0a5ba46789e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5d1f2fde-ab3f-433e-b3cd-0a5ba46789e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d1f2fde-ab3f-433e-b3cd-0a5ba46789e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d1f2fde-ab3f-433e-b3cd-0a5ba46789e7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-08-20" --- # 2647/495/CW/CYMRU/20 Measuring Arm (with scanning Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d1f2fde-ab3f-433e-b3cd-0a5ba46789e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5d1f2fde-ab3f-433e-b3cd-0a5ba46789e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d1f2fde-ab3f-433e-b3cd-0a5ba46789e7.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield, located in Rotherham, is conducting an open procurement process for a Measuring Arm with scanning and probing capabilities for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU. The tender, titled "2647/495/CW/CYMRU/20", is classified under special-purpose machine tools and has a closing date for submissions set for 3rd September 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). The contract period is anticipated to commence on 11th September 2020 and will extend until 31st December 2020. Interested parties can download the Invitation to Tender (ITT) from the University’s e-tendering system. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in precision engineering, manufacturing technology, and innovative measurement solutions. Companies that can provide measuring systems capable of handling various materials, such as carbon fibre and high-density foam, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which enhances the potential for diverse participation in the bidding process. ## Notice 2647/495/CW/CYMRU/20 Measuring Arm (with scanning & probing capabilities) The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Measuring Arm (with scanning & probing capabilities) on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU, Chester Road, Bretton, CH4 0DH. Scope of Requirement The AMRC CYMRU is looking for a measuring arm system with 3D scanning and probing capabilities that is able to measure many different surface types and qualities including carbon fibre, high-density foam and metallics. The parts that will be scanned will range from 0.01m*0.01m*0.01m to a 2.0m3. The solution should be supplied with or be able to link and integrate with a recognised external CAD package through software provided within the solution. The preference of the type of hardware solution would be an arm type with a scanner and touch probe, however if a solution is within budget and uses a different mounting technique this will not be deselected. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an 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: 3rd September 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://www.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://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 3rd September 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). Delivery Notes Delivery, supply, installation and commissioning at the AMRC CYMRU, Chester Road, Bretton, CH4 0DH Funding Description Product & Process Verification Centre of Excellence Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c063bd31-5d6f-46ed-b53d-e9fe8b192a9f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 38300000 - Measuring instruments - 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring - 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 20 Aug 2020 at 07:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c063bd31-5d6f-46ed-b53d-e9fe8b192a9f - 20 Aug 2020 at 07:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c063bd31-5d6f-46ed-b53d-e9fe8b192a9f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c063bd31-5d6f-46ed-b53d-e9fe8b192a9f 20th August 2020 - 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 - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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