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UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

5044/AM/CK Laser Powder Bed Fusion System

Forecast · PlanningNo open deadline

Forecast: a planned procurement that is not yet at tender stage.

01/ The notice

Key facts

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Deadline (UK time)
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Published
9 Jun 2026
Region
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02/ The brief

What the notice says

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5044/AM/CK Laser Powder Bed Fusion System

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Laser Powder Bed Fusion System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, North West based in Samlesbury.

Scope of Requirement

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Northwest, based at our state-of-the-art facility in Samlesbury, is seeking a forward-thinking partner for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a cutting-edge Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) System.

This equipment will act as a cornerstone for our facility's pioneering research, testing, and demonstration activities. By partnering with us, the successful supplier will play a vital role in advancing the AMRC’s cutting-edge research into critical additive manufacturing technologies, including design for manufacturability, advanced process parameter development, and innovative process monitoring techniques.

We are looking for an industry-leading system that delivers exceptional robustness, high precision, and flawless repeatability. This technology will be instrumental in facilitating the manufacture of complex, high-performance components tailored for highly regulated sectors with demanding tolerance requirements, particularly the aerospace and biomedical industries.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for suppliers to showcase the capabilities of their high-end LPBF technology within a world-class research environment, directly impacting the future of advanced manufacturing in these high-value sectors.

Tender Process and Documentation:

This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

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.

03/ Classification

CPV codes

Common Procurement Vocabulary codes, exactly as the notice lists them. No descriptions are added here.

  • 42610000
  • 42630000
  • 42600000
  • 42611000

04/ History

Releases of this notice

One release held, oldest first. Dates are UK time.

  1. 9 Jun 2026
    Planning notice

    Planning notice published 9 June 2026.

    Release 054071-2026

    View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab)

05/ Limits

What the source does not tell us

  • The source does not state a usable value.
  • Only one release is held, so there is no change history.

06/ Questions

About this notice

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD published this notice.

Value not stated in source.

07/ Related

Where to go next

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Reference
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Stage
planning · Planning
Last verified
Wed 10 Jun 2026, 08:02 BST
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Fri 16 Oct 2026, 22:34 BST

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