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title: "High Precision Multi-Function Parallel Kinematic Machine (PKM)"
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# High Precision Multi-Function Parallel Kinematic Machine (PKM)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2973478-8d0f-4d45-ae36-dea0d13bdaae

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, which is seeking to procure a high precision parallel kinematic machine tool capable of milling and drilling large aerospace components. This tender, identified as "High Precision Multi-Function Parallel Kinematic Machine (PKM)", falls under the machine tools category and was valued at £1,200,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 23rd August 2018. The contract is set to commence on 10th October 2018 and will run until 31st March 2020, with the items to be delivered to Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom.

This contract represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and aerospace sectors, particularly those specialising in advanced machine tools and precision equipment. Companies with capabilities in installation and commissioning of such machinery will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of a reputable institution like the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD may offer additional prestige and potential for future collaborations, making participation in this tender an attractive prospect for larger firms in the industry.

## Notice

The AMRC with Boeing are tendering for the supply, installation and commissioning of a high precision parallel kinematic machine tool capable of milling and drilling of large aerospace components.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53a8d7af-c923-4172-94ce-a1aa9f881511 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | ARITEX CADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2018 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53a8d7af-c923-4172-94ce-a1aa9f881511

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53a8d7af-c923-4172-94ce-a1aa9f881511
  9th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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