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title: "1603/YW Laser Beam Additive Manufacturing System"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# 1603/YW Laser Beam Additive Manufacturing System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e53743a5-04be-4cc7-8798-a90defa7923a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, which is seeking to acquire a Laser Beam Additive Manufacturing System for £576,000. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically machine tools operated by laser and machining centres, and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 27th September 2017. The awarded contract period is from 28th September 2017 to 29th September 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in high-tech manufacturing and engineering, particularly those specialising in additive manufacturing and laser technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement has been structured to support their involvement. Companies that can provide the necessary equipment, installation, and operational support for such advanced technological systems will find this opportunity aligns with their capabilities and growth ambitions.

## Notice

We are seeking to procure a Laser Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing for the processing of metallic materials and manufacturing research purposes. The Equipment will be housed in Henry Royce Institute Discovery Centre, and we require full details from the successful equipment supplier as to their installation requirements and post-installation operating conditions that are required in order to meet the technical specification. Additional information: For all information see in-tend via the provided link

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e010268-363c-41c1-91b2-8278a70c0db2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2017 - 29 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £576,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £576,000 |
| 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 | ACONITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2017 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e010268-363c-41c1-91b2-8278a70c0db2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e010268-363c-41c1-91b2-8278a70c0db2
  28th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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