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title: "Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing System"
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# Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4968b1c-7a62-40d6-8d2f-bee81d0e63f5

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking to procure an Electron Beam Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing System as part of their initiative to enhance manufacturing research capabilities, specifically for metallic materials. This tender was published on 22nd June 2017 and was conducted through an open procurement method. The tender process concluded on 19th July 2017, and the contract period is set to commence on 28th September 2017 and end on 29th September 2017. The contract value is £600,000, and the procurement falls under the category of electrical equipment and apparatus, with delivery expected in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This procurement process presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in additive manufacturing technologies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver the required goods and services effectively. Companies with expertise in electrical engineering and a robust understanding of additive manufacturing systems would be well-placed to compete for this contract, potentially paving the way for future collaborations with a prestigious academic institution.

## Notice

We are looking to procure an Electron Beam Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing for metallic materials and manufacturing research purposes. Additional information: All tender documentation, correspondence and returns must be conducted through the In-Tend site. Please see the link above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f013b50-95b6-4624-bf2e-d994ec1f0a40 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2017 - 13 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £563,000 |
| 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 | ARCAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2017 at 15:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f013b50-95b6-4624-bf2e-d994ec1f0a40
- 13 Sep 2017 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f013b50-95b6-4624-bf2e-d994ec1f0a40
- 22 Jun 2017 at 09:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15e49b9f-4499-4927-bad7-228f21a747a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f013b50-95b6-4624-bf2e-d994ec1f0a40
  13th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15e49b9f-4499-4927-bad7-228f21a747a2
  22nd June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  In-Tend

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