--- title: "Short Pulse Laser" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d7b9dce-890f-421c-b098-235685c9ae75" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d7b9dce-890f-421c-b098-235685c9ae75" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d7b9dce-890f-421c-b098-235685c9ae75.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d7b9dce-890f-421c-b098-235685c9ae75.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2024-09-19" --- # Short Pulse Laser Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d7b9dce-890f-421c-b098-235685c9ae75 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d7b9dce-890f-421c-b098-235685c9ae75) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d7b9dce-890f-421c-b098-235685c9ae75.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield, on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), is seeking tenders for the acquisition of a Short Pulse Laser to replace their existing SPI redPOWER QUBE 2kW continuous-wave laser at Factory 2050, Sheffield Business Park, Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. The procurement process, which falls under the open procedure (above threshold), was initiated on 19th September 2024 and concluded on 21st October 2024. The contract, set to commence on 1st November 2024 and end by 31st March 2025, aims to support cutting trials of thin sheets of electrical steel for producing electrical machine laminations by reducing thermal damage and improving cutting speeds. The procurement is classified under the "Industrial machinery" category (CPV: 42000000). This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced manufacturing equipment, particularly those capable of developing high-performance laser systems for precision cutting applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the specialised nature of the equipment required and the open procurement method. Successful participation could enhance a firm's portfolio within the industrial machinery sector and foster further collaborations with leading research institutions like the AMRC. ## Notice 4232/AMRC/RH/24 - Short Pulse Laser The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Short Pulse Laser on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Factory 2050, Sheffield Business Park, Europa Avenue, Sheffield, S9 1ZA The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) are looking to replace their SPI redPOWER QUBE 2kW continuous-wave laser currently located at Factory 2050. The main application of this new laser will be further cutting trials with thin sheets of electrical steel for the production of electrical machine laminations, initially to produce perforations. A remote laser cutting is being investigated as an alternative to traditional gantry-mounted fusion laser cutting. The perceived benefits of this method of cutting are that the cut rate is increased (the scanner is capable of speeds of up to 8,000 mm/s) and that the thermal damage (measured in terms of electromagnetic performance, not physical material properties) is reduced, both with reference to the traditional fusion cutting baseline. Materials being investigated are high-silicon steel (e.g. NO20) and cobalt iron (e.g. Hiperco50 - 49% cobalt content). Sheet thicknesses could range from 0.35 mm down to 0.1 mm. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure. 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: 21st October 2024 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above) on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract in Find a Tender Service or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is voluntarily operating under the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/191fca7e-2213-4411-87f2-6abd225e4327 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery ## Release History - 19 Sep 2024 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/191fca7e-2213-4411-87f2-6abd225e4327 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/191fca7e-2213-4411-87f2-6abd225e4327 19th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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