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title: "3983/NW/GM/23 Wire Electro Discharge Machining Equipment"
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# 3983/NW/GM/23 Wire Electro Discharge Machining Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6be2ef18-a036-422d-b3c1-d57acad951b3

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for Wire Electro Discharge Machining Equipment on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, North West. The procurement is for a Wire Electro Discharge Machining (WEDM) Equipment capable of processing aerospace materials. The tender is open until January 8, 2024, with delivery to AMRC NW, University of Sheffield in Blackburn, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialized in industrial machinery and machine tools operated by laser and machining centres. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the main procurement category is goods, providing a chance for suitable businesses to contribute to the aerospace sector through this contract.

## Notice

3983/NW/GM/23 Wire Electro Discharge Machining Equipment The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Wire Electro Discharge Machining Equipment on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, North West. Scope of Requirement The University of Sheffield, AMRC North West wishes to invite tenders for the provision of a Wire Electro Discharge Machining (WEDM) Equipment. This WEDM equipment will be utilized as a post-processing process after Additive Manufacturing to remove the substrates and support structures. The WEDM kit should be capable of processing aerospace materials, mainly titanium, nickel and aluminium alloys as well as steels. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a non-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. Closing date for receipt of tenders: January 8, 2024 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: January 4, 2024 at 12 noon (UK time). Delivery Notes AMRC NW, University of Sheffield Roy Chadwick Way, Samlesbury Enterprise Zone Mellor Brook Blackburn BB2 7HP Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/781b041b-c0c2-4198-8090-56268b6a40d1 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2024 - 21 Mar 2024 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
- 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2023 at 15:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/781b041b-c0c2-4198-8090-56268b6a40d1
- 14 Dec 2023 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/781b041b-c0c2-4198-8090-56268b6a40d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/781b041b-c0c2-4198-8090-56268b6a40d1
  19th December 2023 - 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

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