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title: "Upgrade to the Electron Beam Welding facility (K25) control system"
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# Upgrade to the Electron Beam Welding facility (K25) control system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84627673-4fc1-49da-96f3-bcadcf9d2ec4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, which is seeking to upgrade the Electron Beam Welding facility (K25) control system. This project falls under the electric welding equipment category, with a total estimated value of £195,000. The contract process is currently at the award stage, having been published on 10th January 2019, following an end date for tender submissions on 21st December 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 10th January 2019, concluding on 28th February 2019, and the location of delivery is in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in industrial equipment upgrades, particularly those specialising in control systems and electrical engineering. Companies with expertise in CNC machine controllers and electronic architecture would be well positioned to compete for this contract. It particularly suits larger firms, as the procurement method applied here is a Single Source Authorisation, indicating that competition may be limited, potentially favouring established suppliers in the field.

## Notice

Upgrade to the Electron beam welding facility (K25) at Nuclear AMRC. Retaining all essential structural and electronic architecture and exchange the basic CNC machine controller and the dedicated beam controller

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abfc74bf-6f56-4d28-8e23-b5d210642055 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2019 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £195,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £195,000 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRO-BEAM SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 42662100 - Electric welding equipment
- 45262680 - Welding
- 51900000 - Installation services of guidance and control systems

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2019 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abfc74bf-6f56-4d28-8e23-b5d210642055

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abfc74bf-6f56-4d28-8e23-b5d210642055
  10th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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