--- title: "4137/CYMRU/RH/24 - Rotating Spindle Drilling System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9148b73b-b8d9-4276-9666-321c119cc03a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9148b73b-b8d9-4276-9666-321c119cc03a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9148b73b-b8d9-4276-9666-321c119cc03a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9148b73b-b8d9-4276-9666-321c119cc03a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2024-10-15" --- # 4137/CYMRU/RH/24 - Rotating Spindle Drilling System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9148b73b-b8d9-4276-9666-321c119cc03a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9148b73b-b8d9-4276-9666-321c119cc03a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9148b73b-b8d9-4276-9666-321c119cc03a.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield has conducted a procurement process for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Cymru located in Broughton, Flintshire. The procurement was for a Rotating Spindle Drilling System to be used in aerospace drilling and fastening projects. This contract, under the title "4137/CYMRU/RH/24 - Rotating Spindle Drilling System," falls under the industrial machinery category (CPV: 42000000). The tender was issued on 3rd May 2024 with a closing date of 10th June 2024, and the contract was awarded to Aertec Solutions Ltd. The project took place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom and the contract period runs from 14th October 2024 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £213,000 GBP. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the industrial machinery sector, particularly those specialising in advanced manufacturing technologies. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate given the inclusive procurement suitability requirements. Companies producing high-precision drilling equipment that can handle various materials such as Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (CFRP), Aluminium, Titanium, Glass Reinforced Fibre Metal Laminate (GLARE), and other thermoplastics will find this opportunity particularly lucrative. This procurement process, using an open procedure, ensures a competitive and transparent environment, beneficial for businesses aiming to grow their market presence and credibility. ## Notice 4137/CYMRU/RH/24 - Rotating Spindle Drilling System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Rotating Spindle Drilling System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU, Chester Road, Chester, CH4 0DH AMRC Cymru located in Broughton, Flintshire are creating a new centre to carrying out projects and development activities centred around aerospace drilling and fastening. As part of this creation, the AMRC Cymru are looking to purchase a Spindle Drilling system with rotating capabilities. The piece of equipment will sit within an established 7mx7m safety cell and must be able to work alongside our current sensorised coupon holder. The new system must be able to drill holes ranging from 4mm up to 25mm diameters within a range of materials, including: * Carbon Fiber- Reinforced plastic (CFRP) * Aluminium * Titanium * Glass Reinforced Fibre Metal Laminate (GLARE) * Polyetheretherketone PEEK * Resin transfer moulding (RTM) Other thermoplastic materials may be required. 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: 10th of June 2024 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb41bc4-f71b-4d09-a2c1-385aba625eac | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £213,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AERTEC SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery ## Release History - 15 Oct 2024 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb41bc4-f71b-4d09-a2c1-385aba625eac - 30 May 2024 at 13:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45d350f6-e69b-47ee-9982-4c04584aaf07 - 3 May 2024 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45d350f6-e69b-47ee-9982-4c04584aaf07 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb41bc4-f71b-4d09-a2c1-385aba625eac 15th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45d350f6-e69b-47ee-9982-4c04584aaf07 30th May 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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