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5044/AM/CK Laser Powder Bed Fusion System

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 1 Oct 2026, 01:37.

Opportunity overview

5044/AM/CK Laser Powder Bed Fusion System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Laser Powder Bed Fusion System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, North West based in Samlesbury. Scope of Requirement The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Northwest, based at our state-of-the-art facility in Samlesbury, is seeking a forward-thinking partner for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a cutting-edge Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) System. This equipment will act as a cornerstone for our facility's pioneering research, testing, and demonstration activities. By partnering with us, the successful supplier will play a vital role in advancing the AMRC’s cutting-edge research into critical additive manufacturing technologies, including design for manufacturability, advanced process parameter development, and innovative process monitoring techniques. We are looking for an industry-leading system that delivers exceptional robustness, high precision, and flawless repeatability. This technology will be instrumental in facilitating the manufacture of complex, high-performance components tailored for highly regulated sectors with demanding tolerance requirements, particularly the aerospace and biomedical industries. This tender represents a unique opportunity for suppliers to showcase the capabilities of their high-end LPBF technology within a world-class research environment, directly impacting the future of advanced manufacturing in these high-value sectors. 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.

Classification

  • CPV42600000 — Machine tools
  • CPV42610000 — Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
  • CPV42611000 — Special-purpose machine tools
  • CPV42630000 — Metal-working machine tools

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
5044/AM/CK
Main Procurement Category
goods
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2027, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
42600000
Description
Machine tools
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
42610000
Description
Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
42611000
Description
Special-purpose machine tools
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
42630000
Description
Metal-working machine tools

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
Reference: 5044/AM/CK Title: Laser Powder Bed Fusion System Subject: Pre-Market Engagement The details within this notice outline preliminary market engagement undertaken with suppliers. Please see below for further details. Following the Pre-Market Engagement Stage, the full Invitation to Tender document suite will be made available in full at the Tender Notice Stage. Please view this opportunity and documentation on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
Due
11 Jun 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
054071-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
9 Jun 2026, 09:33
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Id
GB-COH-RC000667

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
RC000667

Address

Street Address
Firth Court, Western Bank
Locality
Sheffield
Postal Code
S10 2TN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKE32

Contact

Name
Charlotte Kelly

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicUndertaking
Description
Public undertaking

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Sheffield · UKE32 · S10 2TN · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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