--- title: "2625/490/MY/AMRC/20 Bulk Additive Manufacturing System (BAMS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4faba75-25f8-49a7-b8a0-ac37aade5713" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4faba75-25f8-49a7-b8a0-ac37aade5713" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4faba75-25f8-49a7-b8a0-ac37aade5713.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4faba75-25f8-49a7-b8a0-ac37aade5713.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-07-24" --- # 2625/490/MY/AMRC/20 Bulk Additive Manufacturing System (BAMS) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4faba75-25f8-49a7-b8a0-ac37aade5713 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4faba75-25f8-49a7-b8a0-ac37aade5713) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4faba75-25f8-49a7-b8a0-ac37aade5713.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is currently seeking tenders for the procurement of a Bulk Additive Manufacturing System (BAMS) for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre located in Preston, Lancashire. This opportunity is classified under the industrial machinery sector and is ongoing as part of an EU open procedure. Interested vendors must submit their tenders by 12 noon on 27th August 2020, with the contract period anticipated to begin on 13th September 2020 and conclude by 31st December 2020. The procurement method employed aligns with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and further details can be accessed through the University’s e-tendering system. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in manufacturing, particularly those specialising in industrial machinery, aerospace components, and additive manufacturing technologies. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly suitable as they look to expand their capabilities in producing high-quality aerospace structures using advanced materials such as titanium and aluminium alloys. Participating in this tender could enhance their profile and capacity within a rapidly evolving industry sector. ## Notice 2625/490/MY/AMRC/20 Bulk Additive Manufacturing System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Bulk Additive Manufacturing System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, North West Group at Preston, Lancashire. Scope of Requirement The BAMS will be used to manufacture prototype components, specifically large aerospace structures with high buy to fly ratios. The system will also support research with our partners into the use of the technology in industry in order to accelerate the adoption of bulk additive manufacturing. This will include but is not limited to process control, post process integration and materials development. The BAMS must be capable of processing aerospace materials, mainly titanium and aluminium alloys in a safe environment. The material must be deposited by means of gantry axes motion arm with a concurrent wire feed and heat source melting the material at a pre-programmed toolpath. The system must also have localised gas shielding to prevent oxidisation of titanium alloys. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the 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: 27th August 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF Funded with Lancashire Growth Deal Funding Description The ERDF unique identifier is NW189 Project number is :19R18P02370 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ab789b-adf9-4619-aded-03d6cc5d16be | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | ROTHERHAM | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S60 5TZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham | | Local authority | Rotherham | | Electoral ward | Rother Vale | | Westminster constituency | Rotherham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools ## Release History - 24 Jul 2020 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ab789b-adf9-4619-aded-03d6cc5d16be ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ab789b-adf9-4619-aded-03d6cc5d16be 24th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## 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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