University Of Sheffield · Awarded contract
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Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of a Wire EDM Tool for the University of Sheffield's AMRC

Awarded 03 Jan 2022

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Awarded03 Jan 2022
Value£171,400.00
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Expires in 2y 2mo7y term, 69% elapsed
Awarded 3 Jan 2022Expires 3 Jan 2029

The University of Sheffield awarded a contract to GF Machining Solutions Ltd for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a Wire Electro Discharging Machine (EDM) tool on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.

The equipment is intended for the removal of headers from cast parts, preparation of test samples, and other general machining activities.

The procurement was conducted in accordance with the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, and the contract value was £171,400.

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