3117/512/JN/NAMRC/21 Nuclear AMRC Disc Laser Upgrades

Tender description

3117/512/JN/NAMRC/21 Nuclear AMRC Disc Laser Upgrades The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for Disc Laser Upgrades on behalf of the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC). Scope of Requirement Use and Description The Nuclear AMRC are tendering to implement two upgrades to an existing disc laser cell currently in place, with the supply, installation, and commissioning of the following equipment which are required to be compatible with the existing cell: o Co-axial wire feed optical processing head (CWFH) o Laser beam oscillation optical processing (BOH) head o In-process key-hole monitoring (IPM) system Upgrade 1 A co-axial wire feed optical processing head (CWFH) for use in additive manufacturing and dissimilar metal overlaying (cladding). Upgrade 2 A laser beam oscillation optical processing (BOH) head and an in-process key-hole monitoring (IPM) system for use in laser welding that is compatible with the existing disc laser cell. The BOH is to enable either the user selection of oscillation parameters, or in conjunction with the IPM to automatically control the beam oscillation to provide seam-tracking functionality. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an 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 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: 01st November 2021 at 12 noon (UK time).