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title: "4473/CYMRU/RH/25 Drilling Spindle Integration"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052297"
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# 4473/CYMRU/RH/25 Drilling Spindle Integration

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052297

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has successfully completed the procurement process for the integration of a drilling spindle and cell upgrade at its AMRC Cymru facility located in Broughton, Flintshire. The project, titled "4473/CYMRU/RH/25 Drilling Spindle Integration," falls under the industrial machinery and hardware integration consultancy services category. The contract was awarded on 9th September 2025, to Machine Tool Technologies Ltd, following an open procurement procedure. The contract, valued at £124,214.00, spans from 9th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The buyer, University of Sheffield, ensures a collaborative effort for integrating upgraded spindle systems with an emphasis on delivering new aerospace drilling and fastening capabilities.

This tender does not only hold potential for direct business growth for Machine Tool Technologies Ltd but also paves the way for other SMEs with expertise in industrial machinery and hardware consultancy services to collaborate in high-tech aerospace projects. The procurement process, which is below-threshold and open-competition, allows diverse businesses to contribute unique capabilities in drilling and fastening technologies. Businesses adept at providing innovative machinery systems and integration solutions would find the procurement opportunities advantageous, particularly in aerospace engineering sectors within the UK regions specified for delivery, such as UKC, UKD, and UKE. This comprehensive integration and enhancement project will necessitate precision engineering and advanced technological deployment, providing an excellent platform for suppliers to showcase their expertise.

## Notice

4473/CYMRU/RH/25 Drilling Spindle Integration The University of Sheffield Research Centre (AMRC Cymru, located in Broughton, Flintshire) is in the process of creating an aerospace drilling and fastening centre to carry out projects and development activities centred around drilling and fastening capabilities. The first stage of this project required the creation of a drilling machine. The current features of this machine are: * a small drilling spindle, * a rotational horizontal axis allowing the workpiece and spindle to rotate together from 0 to 180 degrees, * an MQL system, * an industrial vacuum for extraction during the drilling process * a sensorised fixture and data acquisition system * Beckhoff PLC controller connected to the drilling machine and MQL system. * Power distribution board and air outlets AMRC Cymru would like a knowledgeable supplier to complete the integration of an upgraded spindle (selected and purchased by AMRC Cymru), into the existing drilling machine. Additionally, a number of cell upgrades will be required. The supplier will be required to work closely with the AMRC and the chosen spindle supplier to ensure smooth integration, testing and commissioning. To fulfil this tender, the following tasks are required: * Integrating the new drilling spindle into the existing drilling jig, making the necessary modifications (e.g. creating mounting holes on the carriages). * Designing, manufacturing and integration of movable X/Y axes to the existing drilling machine to allow movement of the sensorised fixture (Figure 2 below) to allow multiple holes to be drilled in one workpiece (coupon). * Integrating the Fusion Systems Pure-Cut(r)+ scCO2 system into the drilling spindle and cell and associated tooling to enable this such as scCO2 compatible tool holders. * Updating the Beckhoff control system to run the new drilling spindle via the HMI, including speeds, feeds and setting up the vibrational frequency and amplitude requirements. The spindle supplied will have the MS1215 Drive that will need to be integrated with the Beckhoff Control system. * Updating the Beckhoff control system to allow movement on the X/Y axis via the HMI. * Carrying out tests and commissioning work to ensure that all systems are working together and are able to carry out differing drilling parameters for tests (to be agreed at a later date with selected supplier). * Updating the current UKCA marking to include the modifications that will be carried out that includes the new drilling spindle and the X/Y table. * Full design review for acceptance of the proposal using a Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review and Final Design Review gate system. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. 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: 20th of June 2025 at 12 noon (UK time)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054993-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | £125,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £124,214 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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, TLE3 South Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 43130000 - Drilling equipment
- 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2025 at 11:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054993-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 12:37 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026348-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 12:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026345-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054993-2025
  9th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026348-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026345-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4986

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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