Machine tools

Tender description

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a 5 axis machine purchase on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, South Yorkshire. This tender is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a 5-axis milling machine for use in research machining studies. The equipment will be used for testing and demonstration purposes in the AMRC North West’s interim facility in Preston and ultimately in a new facility at Samlesbury. The equipment will support the AMRC’s research into technologies such as machinability, dynamics and process monitoring. This procurement is an EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and full tendering instructions can be found within the ITT.The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This tender is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a 5-axis milling machine for use in research machining studies. The equipment will be used for testing and demonstration purposes in the AMRC North West’s interim facility in Preston and ultimately in a new facility at Samlesbury. The equipment will support the AMRC’s research into technologies such as machinability, dynamics and process monitoring. The equipment is to be delivered, positioned and commissioned in the AMRC North West’s interim facility in Preston (PR1 2UX) and then ultimately 2021 in it’s final location in the AMRC North West new building at the Aerospace Enterprize Zone at Samlesbury.