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title: "Reciprocating Broaching Units"
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# Reciprocating Broaching Units

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b68502cd-27c8-4cc8-a0b2-c92922286f45

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is soliciting tenders for the supply, installation, and commissioning of up to three reciprocating broaching units, intended for use in manufacturing research relevant to the aerospace, automotive, and energy industries. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the tender closing on 10th November 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). The total value of the contract is £120,000, and the project is focused on enhancing manufacturing capabilities at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in machine tools, particularly those capable of supplying advanced manufacturing equipment. Companies offering innovative machining solutions, particularly those involving single part setups for various operations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier will not only contribute to cutting-edge research but also establish a potentially lucrative partnership with a leading educational institution.

## Notice

1798/340/MY/AMRC/17 Reciprocating Broaching Units The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for Reciprocating Broaching Units (up to 3) on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The supply, installation and commissioning of a reciprocating broaching units for converting the rotary action of a lathe's driver lower turret to an axial reciprocating action for the single-point broaching of a spline tooth or other similar feature. This equipment will be for use in manufacturing research, particularly of gear and transmission components for the aerospace, automotive and energy industries. The University seeks to purchase reciprocating broaching units that will support the AMRC's research into gear cutting technologies for multifunctional machine tools. AMRC's focus is on demonstrating opportunities for improved quality and accuracy in manufacture using single part setup for multiple operations. The reciprocating broaching units should enable machining of internal and external splines in the same machine and setup as turning, milling and gear machining processes. The units may also be utilised in the machining of gear teeth, keyways, fir-tree slots and other similar features. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an 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: 10th November 2017 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06bb9de6-60cb-431e-bf3f-a72cb1c3fa4c |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | HORN CUTTING TOOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2017 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06bb9de6-60cb-431e-bf3f-a72cb1c3fa4c
- 10 Oct 2017 at 07:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb424c10-d938-46b2-99f5-c61e81de12f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06bb9de6-60cb-431e-bf3f-a72cb1c3fa4c
  20th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb424c10-d938-46b2-99f5-c61e81de12f1
  10th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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