--- title: "High Pressure CO2 Coolant System with Minimum Quantity Lubrication Ability" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83230c09-ffd6-46d5-8017-81b206b7b296" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83230c09-ffd6-46d5-8017-81b206b7b296" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83230c09-ffd6-46d5-8017-81b206b7b296.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83230c09-ffd6-46d5-8017-81b206b7b296.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2018-04-23" --- # High Pressure CO2 Coolant System with Minimum Quantity Lubrication Ability Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83230c09-ffd6-46d5-8017-81b206b7b296 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83230c09-ffd6-46d5-8017-81b206b7b296) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83230c09-ffd6-46d5-8017-81b206b7b296.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is currently seeking tenders for the "High Pressure CO2 Coolant System with Minimum Quantity Lubrication Ability" project, classified under the gas cooling systems industry category. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with tenders due by 24th May 2018 at 12 noon (UK time). The project requires delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of a coolant system for a Cincinnati H5-800MT Geminex 5-Axis machine, with the successful tenderer expected to coordinate with relevant stakeholders during multiple project phases. The contract is valued at £180,000 and will commence on 1st June 2018, concluding by 31st March 2019, with work to be conducted at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Park in Catcliffe, Rotherham. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical engineering, system installation, or advanced manufacturing technologies. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering integrated coolant systems and managing coordination with various suppliers and stakeholders would be well-positioned to compete. The open procurement method allows a broad range of suppliers to participate, enhancing the competitiveness and innovation potential for this project. ## Notice 1927/371/MY/AMRC/18 High Pressure CO2 Coolant System with Minimum Quantity Lubrication Ability The AMRC requires delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of a system to provide high pressure CO2 and MQL coolant to an existing machine, with the outcome of reducing tool wear and/or allowing for more aggressive/faster cuts. The system should be externally connected and should be supplied with its own base. The system should allow the machine to alternate between traditional emulsion through tool coolant and through tool supply of CO2 with minimum intervention. The Cooling System shall be fitted onto a Cincinnati H5-800MT Geminex 5-Axis which is currently undergoing an upgrade at the AMRC's nominated supplier, Machine Tool Technologies Limited ( MTT ) -at the address below: MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED SUITE 1H RIBBLE COURT 1 MEAD WAY BURNLEY BB12 7NG It is desired that the coolant system will be fitted during the upgrade at MTT's premises. The successful Tenderer will be required to co-ordinate with MTT and all other interested stakeholders to ensure that all necessary arrangements are established for completion of the project in the following phases: Phase One: Delivery, installation and commissioning of the coolant system fitted to the Cincinnati H5-800MT Geminex 5-Axis. On completion of commissioning, testing to be conducted to confirm the system is operating correctly. Final acceptance by University. Phase Two: On final acceptance, the Tenderer shall decommission the equipment, any Rotary Union etc shall remain in place within the Cincinnati machine. The Tenderer to remove and store at own premises and cost, pending re-commissioning at Phase Three of the project. Phase Three: In collaboration with MTT and the Purchase, co-ordinate the delivery of the coolant system at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Delivery, Installation, Testing, Re-Commissioning at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Park, Catcliffe, Rotherham. Final Acceptance by the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre The price submitted should take into account all costs incurred for full turnkey provision, at all at all phases of the project and shall include any transportation and storage costs that may be incurred. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an EU open procedure carried out 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: 24th May 2018 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac777e16-b4e3-434c-80b7-dd9bc9c95285 | | 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 | 23 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 24 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | 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 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31161200 - Gas cooling systems ## Release History - 23 Apr 2018 at 09:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac777e16-b4e3-434c-80b7-dd9bc9c95285 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac777e16-b4e3-434c-80b7-dd9bc9c95285 23rd April 2018 - 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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