Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD,WESTERN BANK
SHEFFIELD
S102TN
Contact
Rachel Hirst
Telephone
+44 1142157590
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Companies House
RC000667
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Rotating Spindle Drilling System
Reference number
4137/CYMRU/RH/24
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.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).
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2024/S 000-014304
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
II.1.4
Place of text to be modified
Closing date
Instead of
Date
3 June 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Read
Date
10 June 2024
Local time
12:00pm
seven.2) Other additional information
Due to the scope and complexity of this requirement. We have decided to extend the deadline by 7 days. The new closing date is 10th of June 2024 at 12 noon