2980.514.CS.NAMRC.21 Fixture Development

2980.514.CS.NAMRC.21 Fixture Development The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a SUBJECT MATTER on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement Nuclear AMRC are studying manufacturing technology improvements to simplify the method of manufacture of Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) containers, which will ultimately lead to the products being made as efficiently as possible (keeping the costs to a minimum for both the NDA and the UK taxpayer). As part of this study jigs / fixtures are required to support laser welding trials and preproduction activities. The jigs / fixtures have been identified as key enablers and therefore this tender is for the design and make package of work. The fixtures shall be of a prototype nature to prove the concept design works and the process is capable. A short pilot build of 5-10 units will be performed using the fixtures. The fixtures will be used onsite at NAMRC and shall interface with the "Cyan Tec Disk Laser Cell". Details of the cell can be made available on request. 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: 6th September at 12 noon (UK time).