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Published 12 Jun 2026, 12:50 BST

Official UK procurement notice

5044/AM/CK Laser Powder Bed Fusion System

Official notice

Authority: University of Sheffield (Education)

GoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£768,000£768,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 13 Jul 2026
Contract term 8 moends 31 Mar 2027 · starts 1 Aug 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement 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.

CPV: Machine tools · Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres · Metal-working machine tools

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 8 moSMEPublished value£768,000
Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (8 mo)Value: £768,000 exc. VAT · £768,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: Yorkshire & HumberEligibility: SME eligible

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 83%Price: 17%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Price
  • Quality
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 17 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 1.7 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
12 Jun 2026, 12:50 BST
Last source update
12 Jun 2026, 13:12 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 1 Aug 2026
Authority reference
5044/AM/CK Laser Powder Bed Fusion System
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-055676
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Machine toolsMachine tools operated by laser and machining centresMetal-working machine tools
Delivery area
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE32)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b403 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Delta eSourcing · Who buys & how to bid on Delta
Public notice page · account needed to bidElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Select account; no DUNS asked at signup
Submission deadline
13 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

12 Jun 2026 → 1 Aug 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published138 days ago
    12 Jun 2026, 12:50 BST
  2. Submission deadline107 days ago
    13 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST
  3. Contract starts88 days ago
    1 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
  4. Award decision expected by87 days ago
    1 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 Jun 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    12 Jun 2026, 12:50 BST
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    12 Jun 2026, 13:12 BST
    UK4
Published amendments (1)

https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/95AGCPZ776

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

The University of Sheffield

Contracting authorityPublic undertaking GB-PPON: PXDP-7327-GWHT Western Bank, Catcliffe, Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber, S10 2TNContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender