Construction Contract Leads

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD,WESTERN BANK

SHEFFIELD

S102TN

Contact

Rachel Hirst

Email

r.e.hirst [at] sheffield.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1142157590

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKE32 - Sheffield

Companies House

RC000667

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/

I.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at

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

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

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

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Rotating Spindle Drilling System

Reference number

4137/CYMRU/RH/24

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 42000000 - Industrial machinery

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short 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: 3rd of June 2024 at 12 noon (UK time).

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £250,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 42637100 - Machine tools for drilling metal
• 43130000 - Drilling equipment

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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: 3rd of June 2024 at 12 noon (UK time).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £250,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

9

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

3 June 2024

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 9 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

3 June 2024

Local time

1:00pm

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

University of Sheffield

Sheffield

S10 2TN

Country

United Kingdom

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