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5044/AM/CK Laser Powder Bed Fusion System
Machine tools
Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
Metal-working machine tools
Published value
£768,000
Submission deadline 13 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST
Lots published1
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Tenderline Synopsis: University of Sheffield: "5044/AM/CK Laser Powder Bed Fusion System". Published status: active. Published value: £768,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 13 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | University of Sheffield | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | Closed 13 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £768,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: University of Sheffield
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Coverage: 0 active published awards; 0 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Price reduction compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityUniversity of Sheffield | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusactive | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published12 Jun 2026, 13:12 BST | Last source update12 Jun 2026, 13:12 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationMachine tools, Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres, Metal-working machine tools | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-06b403 | ||
What is being bought
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.
What changed
From the official release history
- Official notice release published
12 Jun 2026, 13:12 BST - tender value changed
12 Jun 2026, 12:50 BST - Status changed to active
12 Jun 2026, 12:50 BST - Official notice release published
12 Jun 2026, 12:50 BST - Submission deadline changed to 13 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST
12 Jun 2026, 12:50 BST - Buyer information updated
12 Jun 2026, 12:50 BST - Published tender amendment
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Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedactivePublished value£768,000The source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
12 Jun 2026, 13:12 BST - Submission deadline
13 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
University of Sheffield
Contracting authority GB-PPON-PXDP-7327-GWHTDocuments (2)
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- 12 Jun 2026, 13:12 BST
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