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title: "General Purpose CNC Lathe"
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# General Purpose CNC Lathe

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95b3324c-4d5a-4aac-9119-ad50565f7500

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a procurement process for a General Purpose CNC Lathe to be used by its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The process is currently in the award stage, with the contract value set at £89,711. The tender was published on 30th July 2018, following a closing date for submissions on 16th July 2018 at 12 noon (UK time). The procurement method utilised is an open procedure in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, targeting the manufacture of complex pre-production prototypes.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing equipment and technology, particularly those that can provide medium-sized CNC lathes suitable for handling various materials such as Aluminium, Steel, and Titanium. Companies that possess expertise in delivering high-quality technical specifications will be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. Engaging with the University of Sheffield can also facilitate further partnerships within the academia-industry sector, promoting business growth through innovation in manufacturing processes.

## Notice

2010/388/CW/DPG/18 General Purpose CNC Lathe The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a general purpose CNC Lathe on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Design and Prototyping Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement A general purpose, medium sized, CNC lathe for use in the rapid prototyping of cylindrical and cylindrically derived components. This machine is for the manufacture of complex pre-production prototypes within the design & prototyping group. The lathe should be capable of adequately handling typical parts from 20 mm to 50 mm diameter in materials including Aluminium, Steel and Titanium. The technical requirements of the machine are of paramount importance in this tender and will be ranked higher than the overall cost. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an non-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: 16th July 2018 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/164a7aea-6513-4f77-970d-53f72ed659ab |
| 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 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,711 |
| 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 | MILLS CNC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42621100 - CNC lathe

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2018 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/164a7aea-6513-4f77-970d-53f72ed659ab
- 25 Jun 2018 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6879db7-99ff-40a5-9ddd-2aaf7f356d06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/164a7aea-6513-4f77-970d-53f72ed659ab
  30th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6879db7-99ff-40a5-9ddd-2aaf7f356d06
  25th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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