Scope
Description
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).
Total value (estimated)
- £248,000 excluding VAT
- £310,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 March 2026 to 31 July 2026
- 4 months, 28 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38636100 - Lasers
- 38636110 - Industrial lasers
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
- 43700000 - Machinery for metallurgy and associated parts
Contract locations
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Submission
Tender submission deadline
16 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 75% |
Quality | 75% |
| price | 25% |
Price | 25% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
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
Contracting authority
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
- Companies House: RC000667
Firth Court, Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ghulam Mujtaba
Email: amrcprocurement@sheffield.ac.uk
Website: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government