--- title: "3000/515/JN/NAMRC/21 Supply of a Portable Milling Machine" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e49e56fa-c64f-4381-8855-e4331d3bac0e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e49e56fa-c64f-4381-8855-e4331d3bac0e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e49e56fa-c64f-4381-8855-e4331d3bac0e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e49e56fa-c64f-4381-8855-e4331d3bac0e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2021-07-06" --- # 3000/515/JN/NAMRC/21 Supply of a Portable Milling Machine Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e49e56fa-c64f-4381-8855-e4331d3bac0e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e49e56fa-c64f-4381-8855-e4331d3bac0e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e49e56fa-c64f-4381-8855-e4331d3bac0e.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is currently seeking tenders for the supply of a portable milling machine, an initiative led by the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This open procurement process falls within the goods category and is structured under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Interested suppliers can submit their bids until the deadline of 27th July 2021 at 12 noon (UK time). The procurement process is actively recruiting participants, with the contract period expected to commence on 20th August 2021 and extend until 31st August 2023. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in machine tools, particularly those that can supply custom or special-purpose machine tools suitable for use in restricted environments, like large cylindrical vessels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, especially if they have experience in developing portable machining systems. Prospective bidders can leverage their knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies to compete effectively and contribute to innovative projects within the UK's manufacturing sector. ## Notice The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a portable milling machine on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The University of Sheffield Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre wishes to invite bids for the supply and initial commissioning of a portable milling machine. The milling machine will form a key part of a portable machining system which is designed to be installed and operated inside large cylindrical vessels. The vessels are closed at both ends, with the main internal access being via manway hatch. To carry out initial development and testing, the machine will be fitted to some form of fixture, either a column and boom or robot arm. The machine will then be fitted to a prototype track system which is designed for use inside the large cylindrical vessels in order to carry out further development trials. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an 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 July at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Delivery Notes NAMRC Sheffield Funding Description Catapult Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea8c7b2a-8e5b-4b54-aaaf-5edf22eb560d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 | | 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 - 42600000 - Machine tools - 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools ## Release History - 6 Jul 2021 at 17:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea8c7b2a-8e5b-4b54-aaaf-5edf22eb560d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea8c7b2a-8e5b-4b54-aaaf-5edf22eb560d 6th July 2021 - 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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