Published date: 1 May 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 17 May 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Lasers - 38636100

  • Industrial lasers - 38636110

Location of contract

NG7 2RN

Value of contract

£34,000 to £38,000

Procurement reference

IT-55-1473-2276 RFQ RB

Published date

1 May 2024

Closing date

17 May 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

24 May 2024

Contract end date

29 August 2025

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?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Introduction - This is formal request for quotation with information, instructions and guidance following consideration of which the proposal submission should be completed and returned by all Suppliers who wish to quote for the contract.
Note, throughout the Request for Quotation (RFQ) documentation the University of Nottingham will be referred to as the UoN.

Synopsis & Brief -The University of Nottingham Rolls-Royce UTC In Manufacturing and On-Wing Technology are looking to purchase a Direct Energy Deposition (DED) system to realize the laser cladding on aerospace superalloys. This system needs to be capable of wire cladding and powder cladding, and the laser cladding head needs to be detachable for potential modification. This device aims to investigate the combination of laser cladding and in-situ milling, and also further study the cladding process of superalloys. Moreover, potential requirements for laser welding applications should be reached on this laser device.

Objectives - To secure value for money goods and services for the UoN

Estimated Value - The estimated value including import, duty, shipping, and installation costs is between £34,000 ~ £38,000 (without VAT)

Contract/Framework duration - The Contract will be established for an initial provision of equipment, essential training and a minimum 12-month warranty period with technical support and maintenance services on an ongoing basis.

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Rebecca Boyle

Address

Lenton Lane
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG7 2RN
United Kingdom

Telephone

115 951 5151

Email

rebecca.boyle@nottingham.ac.uk