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# Optical Shaft Measurement System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d63e22b1-3660-4293-a140-0079bed237eb

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has recently completed a procurement process for an Optical Shaft Measurement System, aimed at supporting research within the aerospace sector at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This tender was conducted under the open procedure as specified in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with a total contract value of £105,403.50. The contract period commences on 5th December 2018 and runs until 31st March 2019. The process entailed an invitation to tender by 1st November 2018, at which point submissions were to be delivered through the university's e-tendering system.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for suppliers of industrial machinery, particularly those with expertise in optical measurement systems and metrology equipment. Businesses that specialise in providing advanced manufacturing technologies or aerospace-related measurement solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could lead to further collaborations within the aerospace research community and bolster growth within this specialised niche of the manufacturing industry.

## Notice

2097/406/MY/COM/18 Optical Shaft Measurement System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a n Optical Shaft Measurement System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Machining Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The AMRC is undertaking research within various manufacturing topics in the aerospace sector. Within the facility there is an existing Metrology capability, which will be focused on undertaking measurement in support of this research. As part of the equipment strategy a requirement for an optical shaft measurement system has been identified. The system will be used to measure components and test pieces manufactured during our research activities, including a specific requirement to have gear inspection capability. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a Non-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: 01 November 2018 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d788e6-450f-4c7f-b8e6-de8ba9ae728c |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,403 |
| 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 | THE SEMPRE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2018 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d788e6-450f-4c7f-b8e6-de8ba9ae728c
- 18 Oct 2018 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12317361-ff3e-46a3-a5da-c8927553dfe2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d788e6-450f-4c7f-b8e6-de8ba9ae728c
  4th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12317361-ff3e-46a3-a5da-c8927553dfe2
  18th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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