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title: "1846/359/MY/NAMRC/17 Welding Manipulator"
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# 1846/359/MY/NAMRC/17 Welding Manipulator

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2b78430-f6d5-4056-bb60-123f0e4b078d

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for a Welding Manipulator on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Nuclear AMRC Group, located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This procurement process is classified under goods, specifically welding equipment, and employs an open procedure in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The deadline for submitting tenders is 30th November 2017 at 12 noon (UK time), with the procurement value set at £115,000. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 4th December 2017 and conclude on 31st March 2018.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the welding industry, particularly those specialising in manipulation equipment for large-scale projects. Companies with expertise in laser cladding and those capable of working with components for small modular reactors (SMRs) will find this tender especially relevant. As the Nuclear AMRC aims to enhance its capabilities in the SMR market, suppliers that can meet the specified technical requirements are well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

## Notice

1846/359/MY/NAMRC/17 Welding Manipulator The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Welding Manipulator on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Nuclear AMRC Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement Nuclear AMRC require manipulation equipment to facilitate large scale diode laser cladding work. At current the Nuclear AMRC do not have the capability to manipulate large geometry components typical of small modular reactors (SMRs). By targeting this capability, potential work within the SMR market will be achievable and large assembly demonstrators can be manufactured. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a Non - EU open procedure carried out in accordance with the Regulations ( 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: 30th November 2017 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/146fb32d-f12f-4542-b00c-ed8b1c10b6c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,000 |
| 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 | 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 | WB ALLOY WELDING PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42662000 - Welding equipment

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2017 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/146fb32d-f12f-4542-b00c-ed8b1c10b6c7
- 23 Nov 2017 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf92f9f-91bd-4fec-8020-e96cadebabc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/146fb32d-f12f-4542-b00c-ed8b1c10b6c7
  20th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf92f9f-91bd-4fec-8020-e96cadebabc8
  23rd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

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