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title: "Composite Ready CNC Lathe"
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# Composite Ready CNC Lathe

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c823c3f1-02ad-42f8-8cd1-f0def06350c7

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking to procure a "Composite Ready CNC Lathe" for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £380,000 following an open procedure that closed for submissions on 18th July 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2018 and will run until 28th February 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in machine tool manufacturing, particularly those with expertise in composite and metallic machining technologies. Companies capable of supplying robust, high-precision equipment suitable for the aerospace and automotive sectors, as well as those offering installation and technical support services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could also foster partnerships with the University and expand market reach within the advanced manufacturing industry.

## Notice

1999/386/EML/COM/18 - Composite Ready CNC Lathe The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a composite capable lathe on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Composites Machining Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The Composite Machining Group, are tendering for the supply, installation and commissioning of a composite capable lathe with multi-axis milling ability suitable for both wet and dry CNC turning/milling of primarily composite materials as well as capability in metal materials for mould tool applications. The equipment will support the AMRC's Composite Centre fundamental research into technologies such as machinability, dynamics and process monitoring of composite/metallic cylindrical parts. The equipment should have adequate robustness, high precision and repeatability to facilitate the manufacture of high performance aerospace, automotive and similar parts with demanding tolerance requirements. The equipment should have adequate robustness, high precision and repeatability to facilitate the manufacture of high performance aerospace components demanding tolerance requirements. Machine should allow machining in wet, MQL as well as dry cutting environments. The machine should have at least simultaneous 4 axes of motion X-Z-Y-C or 5 axes with the X-Z-Y-C-B axis or similar comparable configuration. The machine should be able to drill in the vertical/horizontal plane and angular increments between planes. It is planned to have the machine with extraction system, however, if it exceeds the budget limit it can be considered as optional. The AMRC Composite Centre in the future may wish to install a dedicate extraction system for the machine. The supplier is required to commit technical support in this installation and warranty cover. All appropriate peripheral equipment to ensure the health and safety of operators, electrical equipment and machine tool components. While the liability for cutting potentially hazardous materials lies with the customer, the supply of equipment to enable the safety is expected to be dealt with in the tenderer's solution. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an EU open procedure 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: 18th July 2018 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Further information on Common Procurement Vocabulary codes 42600000-2 Machine Tools 42611000-2 Special-purpose machine tools 42620000-8 Lathes, boring and milling machine tools

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8cf317c-923a-4bbc-aa57-2b863d566b13 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £380,000 |
| 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 | MILLS CNC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2018 at 07:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8cf317c-923a-4bbc-aa57-2b863d566b13
- 18 Jun 2018 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e770b11b-f2f2-4831-aaf0-052f321ea667

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8cf317c-923a-4bbc-aa57-2b863d566b13
  7th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e770b11b-f2f2-4831-aaf0-052f321ea667
  18th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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