Machine tools

Tender description

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a 5 Axis Milling Machine on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Machining Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This tender is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a 5-axis milling machine for use in tool wear, coolant, and machining studies. The equipment will be used for testing and demonstration purposes in the AMRC's Factory of the Future. The equipment should have the ability to machine numerous materials from the aerospace, automotive and other high value manufacturing industries; including Titanium, Nickel based alloys and high strength steel, etc. The equipment will also support the AMRC's fundamental research into technologies such as machinability, dynamics and process monitoring. The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a 5 Axis Milling Machine on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Machining Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This tender is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a 5-axis milling machine for use in tool wear, coolant, and machining studies. The equipment will be used for testing and demonstration purposes in the AMRC's Factory of the Future. The equipment should have the ability to machine numerous materials from the aerospace, automotive and other high value manufacturing industries; including Titanium, Nickel based alloys and high strength steel, etc. The equipment will also support the AMRC's fundamental research into technologies such as machinability, dynamics and process monitoring. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an EU open procedure in accordance with the Regulations (Public Contracts Regulations 2015). 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. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 11.9.20117 at 12:00 noon (UK time).