--- title: "Mini Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Cryogenic Coolant Delivery System for Machining Operations - UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed1a9456-77a6-4fd9-8cf5-e65de57e7b6e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed1a9456-77a6-4fd9-8cf5-e65de57e7b6e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed1a9456-77a6-4fd9-8cf5-e65de57e7b6e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed1a9456-77a6-4fd9-8cf5-e65de57e7b6e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2020-01-16" --- # Mini Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Cryogenic Coolant Delivery System for Machining Operations - UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed1a9456-77a6-4fd9-8cf5-e65de57e7b6e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed1a9456-77a6-4fd9-8cf5-e65de57e7b6e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed1a9456-77a6-4fd9-8cf5-e65de57e7b6e.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is inviting tenders for a project titled "Mini Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Cryogenic Coolant Delivery System for Machining Operations," with a focus on advanced manufacturing technologies in the West Midlands. This procurement falls under the industry category of machine tools operated by laser and machining centres, with a project value of £59,000. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, and interested parties must submit their bids by 27 January 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 10 February 2020 and conclude on 28 February 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in machining technologies and coolant delivery systems, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions to enhance manufacturing processes. Companies with experience in supplying advanced engineering equipment and those capable of integrating cryogenic systems into existing machining frameworks will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. As the project aims to facilitate the adoption of high-impact manufacturing technologies by SMEs, it also opens the door for collaboration with technology providers and the potential for further partnerships in the region. ## Notice This project is funded by the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) and the procurement is dependent on the final funding agreement. The University of Birmingham invites tenders to supply a cryogenic coolant delivery system for machining / metal cutting operations. The coolant delivery system will be employed to complement and enhance part of a physical demonstrator, i.e. facilities created as part of the ESIF project, which will be used to facilitate/support the take-up of high impact manufacturing technologies by SMEs in the West Midlands region. In this context, the cryogenic coolant delivery system will be used in tandem with various advanced machining centres to develop new applications in collaboration with technology providers and undertake feasibility studies and pilot projects to address the specific requirements of local SMEs. The cryogenic coolant delivery system should be capable of supplying extremely low temperature media in the dry condition in order to substantially cool / remove heat from the cutting zone when machining (in particular milling and drilling) a range of workpiece materials including hard/brittle/abrasive materials such as ceramics, hardened alloys and composites. It is expected that the heat removal capability of the cryogenic coolant will significantly exceed that of conventional high pressure cutting fluid environments. The system should be sufficiently flexible to enable easy connection to different machining centres. It should also be capable of supplying the cryogenic coolant both externally as well as internally through the spindle / tool. In addition to the cryogenic media, it would be desirable for the system to also be capable of delivering a stream of oil droplets together with the cryogenic coolant in order to improve lubrication at the tool chip interface. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6bca1a-15b3-4093-9b11-a6d6762bc2ea | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Feb 2020 - 28 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £59,000 | | 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 BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres ## Release History - 16 Jan 2020 at 16:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6bca1a-15b3-4093-9b11-a6d6762bc2ea - 16 Jan 2020 at 16:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6bca1a-15b3-4093-9b11-a6d6762bc2ea - 16 Jan 2020 at 16:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6bca1a-15b3-4093-9b11-a6d6762bc2ea - 16 Jan 2020 at 16:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6bca1a-15b3-4093-9b11-a6d6762bc2ea - 16 Jan 2020 at 16:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6bca1a-15b3-4093-9b11-a6d6762bc2ea - 16 Jan 2020 at 16:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6bca1a-15b3-4093-9b11-a6d6762bc2ea - 16 Jan 2020 at 14:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6bca1a-15b3-4093-9b11-a6d6762bc2ea - 16 Jan 2020 at 14:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6bca1a-15b3-4093-9b11-a6d6762bc2ea - 16 Jan 2020 at 14:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6bca1a-15b3-4093-9b11-a6d6762bc2ea - 10 Dec 2019 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6bca1a-15b3-4093-9b11-a6d6762bc2ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6bca1a-15b3-4093-9b11-a6d6762bc2ea 16th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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