Published date: 3 May 2024
Last edited date: 30 May 2024
This notice was replaced on 15 October 2024
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Awarded contract (published 15 October 2024)
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Contract summary
Industry
Industrial machinery - 42000000
Location of contract
Yorkshire and the Humber
Value of contract
£250,000
Procurement reference
4137/CYMRU/RH/24
Published date
3 May 2024
Closing date
10 June 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
23 June 2024
Contract end date
24 June 2024
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
4137/CYMRU/RH/24 - Rotating Spindle Drilling System
The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Rotating Spindle Drilling System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU, Chester Road, Chester, CH4 0DH
AMRC Cymru located in Broughton, Flintshire are creating a new centre to carrying out projects and development activities centred around aerospace drilling and fastening. As part of this creation, the AMRC Cymru are looking to purchase a Spindle Drilling system with rotating capabilities. The piece of equipment will sit within an established 7mx7m safety cell and must be able to work alongside our current sensorised coupon holder. The new system must be able to drill holes ranging from 4mm up to 25mm diameters within a range of materials, including:
• Carbon Fiber- Reinforced plastic (CFRP)
• Aluminium
• Titanium
• Glass Reinforced Fibre Metal Laminate (GLARE)
• Polyetheretherketone PEEK
• Resin transfer moulding (RTM)
Other thermoplastic materials may be required.
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 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: 10th of June 2024 at 12 noon (UK time).
About the buyer
Contact name
Rachel Hirst
Address
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD,WESTERN BANK
SHEFFIELD
S102TN
England
Telephone
01142157590
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