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title: "1523/225/YE Blown powder laser system"
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# 1523/225/YE Blown powder laser system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6991f7de-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed the tender process for the procurement of a blown powder laser system intended for materials research within the Department of Materials Science Engineering, specifically for the Sir Henry Royce Institute. This procurement falls under the goods category and involves an open procedure, with a total contract value of £1,600,000. The contract period was set to begin on 1st April 2017 and conclude on 2nd April 2017. The tender process was officially closed on 5th December 2016 at noon UK time, and the contract has now been awarded.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly those involved in laser systems and industrial machinery. Companies capable of developing and supplying cutting-edge equipment for metal component manufacturing and repair would be well-positioned to engage with similar future tenders. Given the nature of this procurement, businesses of varying sizes, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with relevant expertise in supplying high-tech goods may seek to expand through collaboration or competition in upcoming projects.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield tendered on behalf of the Department of Materials Science Engineering (for the Sir Henry Royce Institute) for a blown powder laser system. This tender has now been completed and no further expressions of interest can be made. Scope of Requirement: We are looking to procure a blown powder laser system for materials research into manufacturing and repairing metal components in 5 axes. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an E.U. open exercise. 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: Monday 5th December 2016 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e893bab-23fc-4798-8464-1c6109d4d69a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 2 Apr 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,600,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38636100 - Lasers
- 38636110 - Industrial lasers
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2017 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e893bab-23fc-4798-8464-1c6109d4d69a
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad85a57c-a990-4448-87cb-7619f852b1ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e893bab-23fc-4798-8464-1c6109d4d69a
  17th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad85a57c-a990-4448-87cb-7619f852b1ee
  4th November 2016 - 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/sh

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