Industrial machinery

Tender description

The BAMS will be used to manufacture prototype components, specifically large aerospace structures with high buy-to-fly ratios. The system will also support research with our partners into the use of the technology in industry in order to accelerate the adoption of bulk additive manufacturing. This will include but is no limited to process control, post process integration and materials development. 2421/468/MY/NW/19 Bulk Novel Additive Manufacturing System (BAMS) The University of Sheffield, AMRC North West wishes to invite tenders for the provision of a bulk additive manufacturing system (BAMS). The BAMS will be used to manufacture prototype components, specifically large aerospace structures with high buy-to-fly ratios. The system will also support research with our partners into the use of the technology in industry in order to accelerate the adoption of bulk additive manufacturing. This will include but is no limited to process control, post process integration and materials development. Tender process and documentation: This procurement is an EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's eTendering 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 eTendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 8.1.2019 at 12.00 noon (UK time).