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title: "Wire-Cut EDM"
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# Wire-Cut EDM

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f50293c-6181-46c6-b9e6-ec5f1501aadf

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield, through its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, is conducting a procurement process for a Wire-Cut EDM machine, essential for precision cutting of components and test pieces across various alloys. This procurement falls under the industrial machinery category with an estimated contract value of £130,000. The tender process is currently in the Award stage, with the closing date for submissions having been 14th May 2018. The contract is set to commence on 18th May 2018 and will run until 27th July 2018.

This opportunity represents an excellent growth prospect for suppliers specialising in industrial machinery and those capable of providing long-term support services, including application engineering and software upgrades. Companies focusing on precision engineering and EDM technology are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which could enhance their business visibility and foster long-term partnerships within the research community at the University of Sheffield.

## Notice

Wire-Cut EDM The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement As part of the AMRC equipment strategy, a requirement has been identified for a Wire Cut EDM machine. The EDM will be used to precision cut components and test pieces as part of AMRC research activities and for precision cutting of components in various alloys. It is expected that suppliers will provide long term support for the equipment including application engineering, programming and software upgrades. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a sub threshold 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: 14th of May 2018 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Tender documents may be downloaded from the University of Sheffield's tender portal - 'in-tend': https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e8ad685-45b1-4bf8-9f9f-5a386137f41f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2018 - 27 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,350 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HK TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 30 May 2018 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e8ad685-45b1-4bf8-9f9f-5a386137f41f
- 30 Apr 2018 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962c536f-4354-4236-af8c-c0f48c991891

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e8ad685-45b1-4bf8-9f9f-5a386137f41f
  30th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962c536f-4354-4236-af8c-c0f48c991891
  30th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

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