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title: "Upgrade to Dorries Contumat VTL machine"
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# Upgrade to Dorries Contumat VTL machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-788ae7ff-b2a4-4767-8cb7-2b0d98a7bd38

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for the upgrade to the Nuclear AMRC Dorries Contumat VTL machine to Starrag Technologies GMBH. The tender, titled "Upgrade to Dorries Contumat VTL machine," falls under the industry category of machine tools. The procurement stage was complete, with a contract value of £478,800 GBP. The tender period ended on December 18, 2023, and the contract period was from January 13 to January 31, 2024, located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in machine tools to compete and grow their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The method of procurement used was Single Source Authorisation, highlighting a streamlined approach for eligible suppliers. The University of Sheffield served as the buying organization, with Starrag Technologies GMBH selected as the supplier for the project.

## Notice

Upgrade to the Nuclear AMRC Dorries Contumat VTL machine with a new Sinumerik One CNC control including Virtual Machine. The upgrade includes a full upgrade to all control electronics and related equipment offering the latest generation of CNC control, collision control and detection, machine simulation and industry 4.0 connectivity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e7d2ca-6a55-4f20-a0fd-953ec38083b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2024 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £478,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £478,800 |
| 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 TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2024 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e7d2ca-6a55-4f20-a0fd-953ec38083b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e7d2ca-6a55-4f20-a0fd-953ec38083b9
  19th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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