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title: "Short Pulse Laser"
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# Short Pulse Laser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049c36

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield, through its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Factory 2050 at Sheffield Business Park, is seeking to procure a Short Pulse Laser for industrial machinery needs. This procurement is in the award stage as of 31 January 2025, and it aims to replace the existing SPI redPOWER QUBE 2kW continuous-wave laser to further cutting trials with thin sheets of electrical steel. The procurement process was an open procedure, concluding on 21 October 2024. The contract, valued at £238,910.79, was signed on 7 January 2025, and runs until 31 March 2025. The main industry category is goods, specifically for the CPV classifications related to industrial lasers. The project is located in the UKE region, specifically at the AMRC Factory 2050, Europa Avenue, Sheffield, S9 1ZA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and laser technology. Companies producing high-silicon steel and cobalt iron components are particularly well-suited to supply the required materials for this project. Such an investment is pivotal as it seeks to enhance cutting-rate efficiency and reduce thermal damage in the manufacturing process, setting a benchmark in advanced cutting techniques. Businesses can leverage this collaboration to showcase their technological advancements and establish long-term relationships with leading research institutions like the AMRC. Integrating seamlessly with existing systems and ensuring compatible supplementary components are crucial for participation in this competitive and innovative procurement opportunity.

## Notice

4232/AMRC/RH/24 - Short Pulse Laser The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Short Pulse Laser on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Factory 2050, Sheffield Business Park, Europa Avenue, Sheffield, S9 1ZA The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) are looking to replace their SPI redPOWER QUBE 2kW continuous-wave laser currently located at Factory 2050. The main application of this new laser will be further cutting trials with thin sheets of electrical steel for the production of electrical machine laminations, initially to produce perforations. A remote laser cutting is being investigated as an alternative to traditional gantry-mounted fusion laser cutting. The perceived benefits of this method of cutting are that the cut rate is increased (the scanner is capable of speeds of up to 8,000 mm/s) and that the thermal damage (measured in terms of electromagnetic performance, not physical material properties) is reduced, both with reference to the traditional fusion cutting baseline. Materials being investigated are high-silicon steel (e.g. NO20) and cobalt iron (e.g. Hiperco50 - 49% cobalt content). Sheet thicknesses could range from 0.35 mm down to 0.1 mm. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's etendering 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: 21st October 2024 at 12 noon (UK time).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

4232/AMRC/RH/24 - Short Pulse Laser The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Short Pulse Laser on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Factory 2050, Sheffield Business Park, Europa Avenue, Sheffield, S9 1ZA The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) are looking to replace their SPI redPOWER QUBE 2kW continuous-wave laser currently located at Factory 2050. The main application of this new laser will be further cutting trials with thin sheets of electrical steel for the production of electrical machine laminations, initially to produce perforations. A remote laser cutting is being investigated as an alternative to traditional gantry-mounted fusion laser cutting. The perceived benefits of this method of cutting are that the cut rate is increased (the scanner is capable of speeds of up to 8,000 mm/s) and that the thermal damage (measured in terms of electromagnetic performance, not physical material properties) is reduced, both with reference to the traditional fusion cutting baseline. Materials being investigated are high-silicon steel (e.g. NO20) and cobalt iron (e.g. Hiperco50 - 49% cobalt content). Sheet thicknesses could range from 0.35 mm down to 0.1mm.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003197-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £432,081 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | IPG PHOTONICS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers
- 38636110 - Industrial lasers
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 08:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003197-2025
- 8 Jan 2025 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000504-2025
- 19 Sep 2024 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029996-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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