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The University of Nottingham

2276 RFQ RB - Direct Energy Deposition Device for laser cladding and laser welding

Laboratory EquipmentCPV 38000000 38600000 38630000 38636000
Value£38k
Awarded17 May 2024
Published1 May 2024
RegionEast Midlands
Outcome — awarded

This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.

Contract value in context
£38ktotal contract value
median £70k
this tender£0£588k

This sits in the lower-middle of the Laboratory & Precision Equipment band — a mid-scale opportunity. Based on 9,869 valued Laboratory & Precision Equipment tenders in our corpus.

The brief

Introduction - This is formal request for quotation with information, instructions and guidance following consideration of which the proposal submission should be completed and returned by all Suppliers who wish to quote for the contract.

Note, throughout the Request for Quotation (RFQ) documentation the University of Nottingham will be referred to as the UoN.

Synopsis & Brief -The University of Nottingham Rolls-Royce UTC In Manufacturing and On-Wing Technology are looking to purchase a Direct Energy Deposition (DED) system to realize the laser cladding on aerospace superalloys.

This system needs to be capable of wire cladding and powder cladding, and the laser cladding head needs to be detachable for potential modification.

This device aims to investigate the combination of laser cladding and in-situ milling, and also further study the cladding process of superalloys.

Moreover, potential requirements for laser welding applications should be reached on this laser device.

Objectives - To secure value for money goods and services for the UoN Estimated Value - The estimated value including import, duty, shipping, and installation costs is between £34,000 ~ £38,000 (without VAT) Contract/Framework duration - The Contract will be established for an initial provision of equipment, essential training and a minimum 12-month warranty period with technical support and maintenance services on an ongoing basis.

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

This is formal request for quotation

This is formal request for quotation with information, instructions and guidance following consideration of which the proposal submission should be completed and returned by all Suppliers who wish to quote for the contract.

02

This system needs to be capable

This system needs to be capable of wire cladding and powder cladding, and the laser cladding head needs to be detachable for potential modification.

03

Moreover, potential requirements for laser welding applications

Moreover, potential requirements for laser welding applications should be reached on this laser device.

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The Contract will be established for

The Contract will be established for an initial provision of equipment, essential training and a minimum 12-month warranty period with technical support and maintenance services on an ongoing basis.

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Source & provenance
OCID
6ead318e-5114-4bdc-9ab3-dc313642925e
Stage
contract · Contract
Source
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Buyer ref
IT-55-1473-2276 RFQ RB
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