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title: "5 Axis Milling Machine"
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# 5 Axis Milling Machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e24ce366-5d92-40c5-bd21-cfbcc008f572

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a public procurement process for a 5 Axis Milling Machine, aimed at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This procurement process is currently in the award stage and the contract, valued at £250,000, will span from 2nd October 2017 to 31st March 2018. The closing date for submissions was 11th September 2017, and the method of procurement followed is the EU open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and engineering, particularly those involved in supplying machine tools or high-precision equipment. Suppliers who can demonstrate expertise in the aerospace, automotive, and advanced materials sectors are well-suited to compete. Given the nature of the equipment required, firms capable of managing supply, installation, and ongoing technical support will likely find significant opportunities for growth in this contract.

## Notice

1739/333/MY/MG/17 5 Axis Milling Machine The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a 5 Axis Milling Machine on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Machining Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This tender is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a 5-axis milling machine for use in tool wear, coolant, and machining studies. The equipment will be used for testing and demonstration purposes in the AMRC's Factory of the Future. The equipment should have the ability to machine numerous materials from the aerospace, automotive and other high value manufacturing industries; including Titanium, Nickel based alloys and high strength steel, etc. The equipment will also support the AMRC's fundamental research into technologies such as machinability, dynamics and process monitoring. 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: 11th September 20117 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d2199c-87ac-4f9a-a040-b225ccbc8d71 |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | DMG MORI SEIKI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2017 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d2199c-87ac-4f9a-a040-b225ccbc8d71
- 5 Sep 2017 at 13:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2dc5bd4-d3cb-4fd9-9baf-00d5c3da57ad
- 11 Aug 2017 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2dc5bd4-d3cb-4fd9-9baf-00d5c3da57ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d2199c-87ac-4f9a-a040-b225ccbc8d71
  22nd November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2dc5bd4-d3cb-4fd9-9baf-00d5c3da57ad
  5th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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