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5044/AM/CK Laser Powder Bed Fusion System

The University of Sheffield · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 22:17.

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.

Classification

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

Lots

  • Lot 1£768k · Including VAT

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 Laser Powder Bed Fusion System
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
13 Jul 2026, 10:00

Expected award period

Ends
1 Aug 2026, 23:59

Amendments

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
768,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
17
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
83
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Aug 2026, 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
42630000
Description
Metal-working machine tools

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE32
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
055701-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
12 Jun 2026, 13:12
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
The University of Sheffield
Id
GB-PPON-PXDP-7327-GWHT

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXDP-7327-GWHT

Address

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

Contact

Name
Charlotte Kelly
Telephone
01142220000

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
  • Delivery location · UKE32 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 055676-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 055701-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·