Refurbishment of Machine Tool - Cincinnati H5-800

1771/338/MY/AMRC/17

Refurbishment of Machine Tool - Cincinnati H5-800

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Refurbishment of Machine Tool - Cincinnati H5-800on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Machining Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.

Scope of Requirement

Refurbishment and upgrading of the Cincinnati H5-800 machine tool belonging to the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing (AMRC). This machine tool offers a mechanically stable machining platform but requires refurbishment to ensure it offers optimum mechanical performance. Furthermore, the electrical system requires upgrading to provide the latest control system features such as those seen on modern machine tools.

As the AMRC is a research establishment, an essential requirement of the refurbishment is the addition of, or providing the facility to add, a number of sensors to the machine tool.

Tender Process and Documentation:

This procurement is an EU open procedure in accordance with the Public Contract 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: 6th October 2017 at 12 noon (UK time).