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title: "Lightweighting Centre 5-axis Machine Tool"
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# Lightweighting Centre 5-axis Machine Tool

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea4a15a8-24c2-4407-b226-6c7b59370797

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed the procurement process for a Lightweighting Centre 5-axis Machine Tool, classified under special-purpose machine tools. The tender, initiated on 7th December 2016, was part of an open procurement method and aimed at supplying equipment for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Catcliffe, Rotherham. The tender period concluded on 12th January 2017, with the contract awarded to CMS SPA on 28th February 2017. The total contract value was £180,870, with an expected delivery period from 1st March 2017 to 31st March 2017.

This project presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of advanced manufacturing equipment, particularly those capable of providing installation and commissioning services for 5-axis machining centres. Firms with experience in delivering specialised machinery for composite materials and lightweight alloys will find this tender particularly relevant. Given the open nature of the tender, it encourages diverse suppliers, although it is noted that small and medium-sized enterprises may face challenges in competing due to the specifications and scale of the contract.

## Notice

1555/319/SW/COM/16 Lightweighting Centre 5-axis Machine Tool The University of Sheffield invited tenders for the supply of a Lightweighting Centre 5-axis Machine Tool for use within the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's Composite Machining Group at Catcliffe, Rotherham. Offers received were evaluated in accordance with the published scoring scheme and contract was subsequently awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04182b89-80b5-4269-8c5a-69fdf959e45e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 31 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,870 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools
- 43800000 - Workshop equipment

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2017 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04182b89-80b5-4269-8c5a-69fdf959e45e
- 7 Dec 2016 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/059e54df-26bd-4112-a952-2fae3d6a035d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04182b89-80b5-4269-8c5a-69fdf959e45e
  28th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/059e54df-26bd-4112-a952-2fae3d6a035d
  7th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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