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# 5 Axis High Speed Machining Centre

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ee232c2-7fc7-4a42-b7d6-c0f72b200128

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is currently engaged in a procurement process for a 5 Axis High Speed Machining Centre, which falls under the industry category of machine tools. This tender is part of an ongoing initiative by the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The procurement is at the Award stage, having closed for submissions on 10th September 2018. The estimated value of this contract is £500,000, and it pertains to an open EU procedure as specified in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract period is set to begin on 1st October 2018 and conclude by 31st March 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced machinery and equipment, particularly those capable of delivering high precision machining tools suitable for varied materials, including aluminium and stainless steels. Companies that can demonstrate flexibility in installation and commissioning, as well as a robust capacity to meet rapid changes in project requirements, would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract. The University’s focus on supporting research and development indicates potential for ongoing collaboration with suppliers who can innovate and adapt to evolving manufacturing challenges.

## Notice

2065/395/MY/MG/18 - 5 Axis High Speed Machining Centre The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a 5 axis machine tool on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Machining Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement This tender exercise is a re-publication of tender 1997/384/EML/AMRC/18 5 Axis High Speed Machining Centre which concluded without award due to failure in the specified lead time requirement. This exercise is time critical; therefore tenderers are now required to state their best lead time for delivery, installation and commissioning. The University seeks to purchase a 5 axis machine tool that will support the AMRC's research into high accuracy prismatic simultaneous milling applications. As the machine will be utilised for research projects rather than production, the usage will be subject to frequent change to suit different projects. The solution should therefore be readily and rapidly changeable to work on multiple applications. The machine tool will allow manufacture of components in various materials, primarily aluminium but not excluding alloy steel and stainless steels. The equipment should allow for machining with high pressure coolant. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is being conducted as an EU open procedure in accordance with the Regulations ( 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: 10th September 2018 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83869a15-6ce5-4e54-a6dd-ad330c774d9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £572,160 |
| 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 | STARRAG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2018 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83869a15-6ce5-4e54-a6dd-ad330c774d9d
- 8 Aug 2018 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f710a62-4150-4f31-aea3-ae2b6634b010

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83869a15-6ce5-4e54-a6dd-ad330c774d9d
  8th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f710a62-4150-4f31-aea3-ae2b6634b010
  8th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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