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title: "4950.AM.GM - Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition (Lw-DED) System"
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# 4950.AM.GM - Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition (Lw-DED) System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c6d

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield, a public authority in sub-central government based in Sheffield, has concluded the procurement process for a Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition (Lw-DED) System. This tender, managed through an open procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, was aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, North West. The contract, awarded to 3D GB IRE Ltd, covers a period from 20th March 2026 to 19th March 2028, with a gross value of £309,944.40. The tender falls under the industry categories of industrial lasers and machinery, with a focus on improving industrial capabilities through precise deposition technologies.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing and industrial machinery. Companies with expertise in laser technology and industrial machinery are well-positioned to benefit, as the addition of a Lw-DED system at the AMRC promises to support process development and encourage the adoption of DED technologies across industries. The tender received bids primarily from SMEs, highlighting opportunities for similar enterprises to engage in future procurement processes with the University of Sheffield and similar institutions.

## Notice

4950.AM.GM Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition (Lw-DED) System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition (Lw-DED) System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, North West. Scope of Requirement The proposed investment in a laser wire Directed Energy Deposition (Lw-DED) system would represent a complementary capability, rather than a duplication of existing infrastructure. A laser wire DED platform would enable lower heat input compared with wire-arc systems, improved dimensional accuracy, precise repair applications and wide range of material processing capability, including refractory materials. The addition of a Lw-DED system would significantly enhance AMRC's additive manufacturing capability by enabling coverage across the full spectrum of DED processes, from high deposition rate applications to highly-controlled, precise deposition. This would strengthen the AMRC ability to support process development and accelerate the industrial adoption of DED technologies. 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: Monday February 16, 2026 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/028876-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £248,000 |
| Lots value | £248,000 |
| Awards value | £258,287 |
| Contracts value | £258,287 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 3D GB IRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers
- 38636110 - Industrial lasers
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
- 43700000 - Machinery for metallurgy and associated parts

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 08:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028876-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 14:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020507-2026
- 22 Jan 2026 at 14:55 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005837-2026
- 22 Jan 2026 at 14:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005834-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028876-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020507-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005837-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005834-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
  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

## Notice URLs

- https://3dgbire.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/

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