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5044/AM/CK Laser Powder Bed Fusion System
Published 9 Jun 2026
9 Jun 2026
- Primary CPV
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42600000 *
Machine tools
- Location
- 🇬🇧 Sheffield, Yorkshire & the Humber
- Value
- No value specified
- Contract
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2 months Duration
01/02/2027 31/03/2027
- Contract Types
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42 *Industrial machineryFull CPV Breakdown
- SME suitable
- Not stated
Publisher Address
Firth Court, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN, United Kingdom · UKE32
Contact
Award Criteria
Not specified
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UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
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42600000 *
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Reference: 5044/AM/CK
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.
Full CPV breakdown
- 42600000 — Machine tools (primary)
Notice details
- Buyer type
- Other public body
- Contract type
- Goods
- Main category
- Goods
- Legal basis
- UKPGA 2023/54
- Notice status
- Planning
- Language
- EN
- Published
- 09 Jun 2026 09:33
- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06b06c
- Notice ID
- 5044/AM/CK
Full notice record
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Organisations
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Address › Street | Firth Court, Western Bank |
| Address › Town / city | Sheffield |
| Address › Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Address › Country | GB |
| Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Address › Region (NUTS) | UKE32 |
| Role | buyer |
| Link | https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ |
| Classification › Description | Public undertaking |
Buyer
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
Planning
| Milestone › Type | engagement |
| Milestone › 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 |
| Milestone › Due | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Milestone › Status | scheduled |
| Document › Document type | Market engagement notice |
| Document › Description | Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender |
| Document › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054071-2026 |
| Document › Published | 9 Jun 2026 |
Tender
| Title | 5044/AM/CK Laser Powder Bed Fusion System |
| Item › CPV › CPV 1 › Description | Machine tools |
| Item › CPV › CPV 2 › Description | Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres |
| Item › CPV › CPV 3 › Description | Special-purpose machine tools |
| Item › CPV › CPV 4 › Description | Metal-working machine tools |
| Value › Value incl. VAT | £768,000 |
| Value › Currency | GBP |
| Category | goods |
| Lot › Suitable for › SMEs | Yes |
| Lot › Contract period › Start | 1 Feb 2027 |
| Lot › Contract period › End | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Lot › Status | planning |
| Status | planning |