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title: "3431/AMRC/MY/22 Modification of 16 kW Disk Laser Manipulation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0351dd"
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published: "2022-07-14"
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# 3431/AMRC/MY/22 Modification of 16 kW Disk Laser Manipulation

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, AMRC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0351dd

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield, specifically the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire, is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "3431/AMRC/MY/22 Modification of 16 kW Disk Laser Manipulation." This procurement falls under the goods category within the industrial lasers industry and has a total value of £400,000. The procurement process is in the open tender stage, with submissions due by 17 August 2022 at 12:00 GMT. Bid opening will occur on the same day, and the contract period is set for 180 days following the award.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing, particularly those with expertise in laser technology and automation solutions. Companies capable of designing and implementing enhanced movement systems for industrial lasers may find this contract particularly suitable. The open procurement method indicates a diverse competition landscape, enabling various businesses to participate and potentially grow through collaboration with a prestigious academic institution.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Modification of 16 kW Disk Laser Manipulation on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The major issue of current laser cell is the movement. The gantry and the rotator are not coupled. In addition, the rotator does not have the capability to move quick enough to meet the welding requirements. Based on this fact it is clear that the rotator is not fit for purpose and as such will be removed from the cell prior to the upgradeA new or upgraded movement system is required to ensure that the disc laser is able to meet the requirements for welding/joining waste containers for the nuclear industry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019253-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, AMRC |
| Locality | CATCLIFFE |
| 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 | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38636110 - Industrial lasers

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2022 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019253-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield

## Provenance

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