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25 June 2026

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Yorkshire and the Humber

Category Goods

Type

No. of Lots 1

Status Active

Published 12th Jun 2026

Tender Details
Referenceocds-h6vhtk-06b403
Common Procurement VocabularyMachine tools operated by laser and machining centres
Procurement MethodOpen procedure
Value-
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Yorkshire and the Humber

Category Goods

Type

No. of Lots 1

Status Active

Published 12th Jun 2026

Tender Details
Referenceocds-h6vhtk-06b403
Common Procurement VocabularyMachine tools operated by laser and machining centres
Procurement MethodOpen procedure
Value-

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5044/AM/CK Laser Powder Bed Fusion System

Description

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.

Total value (estimated)

  • £768,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 August 2026 to 31 March 2027
  • 8 months

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 42600000 - Machine tools
  • 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
  • 42630000 - Metal-working machine tools

Contract locations

  • UKE32 - Sheffield

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Tender submission deadline

13 July 2026, 10:00am

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

1 August 2026


Award criteria

Name Type Weighting
Quality Quality 83%
Price Price 17%

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure


Contracting authority

The University of Sheffield

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXDP-7327-GWHT

Western Bank, Catcliffe

Sheffield

S10 2TN

United Kingdom

Contact name: Charlotte Kelly

Telephone: 01142220000

Email: c.a.kelly [at] sheffield.ac.uk

Region: UKE32 - Sheffield

Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)