--- title: "Mini Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Cryogenic Coolant Delivery System for Machining Operations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-766840b8-811b-4fcb-95c0-a48f4e0275c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-766840b8-811b-4fcb-95c0-a48f4e0275c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-766840b8-811b-4fcb-95c0-a48f4e0275c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-766840b8-811b-4fcb-95c0-a48f4e0275c6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2019-11-12" --- # Mini Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Cryogenic Coolant Delivery System for Machining Operations Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-766840b8-811b-4fcb-95c0-a48f4e0275c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-766840b8-811b-4fcb-95c0-a48f4e0275c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-766840b8-811b-4fcb-95c0-a48f4e0275c6.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for a "Mini Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Cryogenic Coolant Delivery System for Machining Operations." This procurement, categorized under "Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres," is currently in the Open tender stage with a total value of £59,000. The tender period ends on 26th November 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 2nd January 2020 and conclude by 28th February 2020. The procurement is funded by the European Structural Investment Funds, contingent upon final funding approvals, and aims to support local SMEs in the West Midlands by enhancing advanced manufacturing capabilities. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced engineering and manufacturing technologies, particularly those specializing in machining equipment and coolant systems. Companies that design or manufacture cryogenic systems, portable cooling solutions, or offer installation services would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Additionally, the project aligns with initiatives fostering innovation and technological advancements, offering potential for long-term growth and collaboration with the University to meet the needs of small to medium-sized enterprises in the region. ## Notice 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 to supply a cryogenic coolant delivery system for machining / metal cutting operations. The coolant delivery system will be employed to complement and enhance 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 SMEs in the West Midlands region. In this context, the cryogenic coolant delivery system will be used in tandem with various advanced machining centres to develop new applications in collaboration with technology providers and undertake feasibility studies and pilot projects to address the specific requirements of local SMEs. The cryogenic coolant delivery system should be capable of supplying extremely low temperature media in the dry condition in order to substantially cool / remove heat from the cutting zone when machining (in particular milling and drilling) a range of workpiece materials including hard/brittle/abrasive materials such as ceramics, hardened alloys and composites. It is expected that the heat removal capability of the cryogenic coolant will significantly exceed that of conventional high pressure cutting fluid environments. The system must be portable as well as flexible to enable easy connection to different machining centres. It should also be capable of supplying the cryogenic coolant both externally as well as internally through the spindle / tool. In addition to the cryogenic media, it would be desirable for the system to also be capable of delivering a stream of oil droplets together with the cryogenic coolant in order to improve lubrication at the tool chip interface. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74847547-1105-4cea-a37b-71b051b3941c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2020 - 28 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £59,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres ## Release History - 12 Nov 2019 at 15:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74847547-1105-4cea-a37b-71b051b3941c - 12 Nov 2019 at 15:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74847547-1105-4cea-a37b-71b051b3941c - 12 Nov 2019 at 15:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74847547-1105-4cea-a37b-71b051b3941c - 12 Nov 2019 at 15:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74847547-1105-4cea-a37b-71b051b3941c - 12 Nov 2019 at 15:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74847547-1105-4cea-a37b-71b051b3941c - 12 Nov 2019 at 15:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74847547-1105-4cea-a37b-71b051b3941c - 12 Nov 2019 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74847547-1105-4cea-a37b-71b051b3941c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74847547-1105-4cea-a37b-71b051b3941c 12th November 2019 - 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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