SAM Project provision of a Fibre Laser Metal Cutting Machine (University of Sunderland)

Concepts

• sunderland
• machine tools
• university of sunderland
• operated by laser
• frequent cut pattern
• machine
• machining centres
• enclosed laser
• sam project provision of a fibre laser metal cutting machine
• part of the university of sunderland

Location

Description

The Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing Project (SAM Project) is a £10.9M funded project (ERDF and University of Sunderland), based within The Industry Centre, part of the University of Sunderland. The project is set up to support product / process development and implementation of technology for SME manufacturers within the North East Local Enterprise Partnership Region. We are looking for a supplier to provide a fully functional Fibre Laser Metal Cutting Machine complete with software and interfaces, training, maintenance and a minimum 2 year warranty. A low to medium volume production manufacturing application, in low batch sizes and frequent cut pattern/job variation, capable of also being used for training, teaching, demonstration, prototyping as well as production situations. The machine should be a fully enclosed laser safe cell, with fume and debris management. The maximum value of the procurement is up to £41,666.66 (ex VAT) £50,000 (including VAT), for the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 25% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in legislation or requirement. Return of tender submissions closing date is 17:00 hours on Tuesday 31st August 2021 The expected contract dates are September 2021 to June 2023

CPV Codes

• 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
• 42000000 - Industrial machinery

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home Download the documents, and send in your completed tender return via In-Tend before the deadline of 17:00 hours on Tuesday 31st August 2021 Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Additional information on how to apply for this contract https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/