--- title: "2421/468/MY/NW/19 Bulk Novel Additive Manufacturing System (BAMS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86ac46d6-3c7c-4093-a4cd-8e96cb097d6d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86ac46d6-3c7c-4093-a4cd-8e96cb097d6d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86ac46d6-3c7c-4093-a4cd-8e96cb097d6d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86ac46d6-3c7c-4093-a4cd-8e96cb097d6d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2019-11-26" --- # 2421/468/MY/NW/19 Bulk Novel Additive Manufacturing System (BAMS) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86ac46d6-3c7c-4093-a4cd-8e96cb097d6d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86ac46d6-3c7c-4093-a4cd-8e96cb097d6d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86ac46d6-3c7c-4093-a4cd-8e96cb097d6d.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is currently seeking tenders for the "2421/468/MY/NW/19 Bulk Novel Additive Manufacturing System (BAMS)," aimed at enhancing the manufacturing of large aerospace structures. This procurement falls under the industrial machinery category and is being undertaken as an EU open procedure in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Tenders must be submitted via the University’s e-tendering system by 8th January 2019 at 12 noon (UK time). The contract is expected to start on 12th January 2020 and conclude by 31st March 2020, with an estimated value of £589,000. The location for delivery will be Rotherham, in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in advanced manufacturing technologies and machinery, particularly those specialising in additive manufacturing or machine tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive of their capabilities. Competing firms should focus on demonstrating innovation in prototype component manufacturing and possess capabilities in materials development and process integration to align with the University’s research and industry application goals. ## Notice 2421/468/MY/NW/19 Bulk Novel Additive Manufacturing System (BAMS) The University of Sheffield, AMRC North West wishes to invite tenders for the provision of a Bulk Additive Manufacturing System (BAMS). The BAMS will be used to manufacture prototype components, specifically large aerospace structures with high buy to fly ratios. The system will also support research with our partners into the use of the technology in industry in order to accelerate the adoption of bulk additive manufacturing. This will include but is no limited to process control, post process integration and materials development. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the 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: 8th January 2019 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Any queries regarding this Invitation to Tender should be submitted through the University's e tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield via the Correspondence facility. Your tender response must be submitted through the University's on line e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield to arrive by the date and time specified above. Late tenders will not be considered. Delivery Notes As per specification Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17236f42-4003-487f-a6c6-105747f8ee2d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £589,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 42600000 - Machine tools - 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools ## Release History - 26 Nov 2019 at 15:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17236f42-4003-487f-a6c6-105747f8ee2d - 26 Nov 2019 at 15:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17236f42-4003-487f-a6c6-105747f8ee2d - 26 Nov 2019 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17236f42-4003-487f-a6c6-105747f8ee2d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17236f42-4003-487f-a6c6-105747f8ee2d 26th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield - 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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