--- title: "5 Axis Milling Machine Purchase" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fbe019bd-6e10-4572-a70c-d10ec1db5284" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fbe019bd-6e10-4572-a70c-d10ec1db5284" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fbe019bd-6e10-4572-a70c-d10ec1db5284.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fbe019bd-6e10-4572-a70c-d10ec1db5284.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-01-29" --- # 5 Axis Milling Machine Purchase Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbe019bd-6e10-4572-a70c-d10ec1db5284 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fbe019bd-6e10-4572-a70c-d10ec1db5284) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fbe019bd-6e10-4572-a70c-d10ec1db5284.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the purchase of a 5 Axis Milling Machine by The University of Sheffield, aimed at enhancing research capabilities within the machine tools industry. The tender was published on 22nd October 2019, with a closing date for submissions set for 18th November 2019. The successful contract was awarded on 10th January 2020 and is expected to run until 9th January 2022. This contract's total value is £239,860, and the equipment will be utilised at the AMRC North West's facilities in Preston and Samlesbury, England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of potential suppliers to participate. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in high-precision machine tools or related fields, particularly those capable of delivering equipment suitable for rigorous research environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies and adaptable solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on providing a versatile milling machine for aerospace and automotive applications further highlights the potential for collaboration and innovation in these competitive sectors. ## Notice This tender is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a 5-axis milling machine for use in research machining studies. The equipment will be used for testing and demonstration purposes in the AMRC North West's interim facility in Preston and ultimately in a new facility at Samlesbury. The equipment will support the AMRC's research into technologies such as machinability, dynamics and process monitoring. The equipment should have adequate robustness, high precision and repeatability to facilitate the manufacture of high performance aerospace, automotive and similar parts with demanding tolerance requirements. As the equipment will be utilised for research projects rather than production, its usage will be subject to frequent change to suit different projects. The solution should therefore be readily and rapidly changeable to work in new modes of operation. Additional information: Any queries regarding this Invitation to Tender should be submitted through the University's e tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield via the Correspondence facility. Your tender response must be submitted through the University's on line e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield to arrive by the date and time specified above. Late tenders will not be considered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/023d7c43-4017-4747-b964-a6c0d2376819 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Jan 2020 | | Contract period | 10 Jan 2020 - 9 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £239,860 | | 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 | THE 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | YAMAZAKI MAZAK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42600000 - Machine tools ## Release History - 29 Jan 2020 at 17:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/023d7c43-4017-4747-b964-a6c0d2376819 - 22 Oct 2019 at 07:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71eeb810-3f15-4acb-b03d-78e378ae636f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/023d7c43-4017-4747-b964-a6c0d2376819 29th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71eeb810-3f15-4acb-b03d-78e378ae636f 22nd October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield The University of Sheffield Tendering system ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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