UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Awarded contract
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Supply of Wire-Cut EDM Machine to University of Sheffield's AMRC

Awarded 17 May 2018

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Awarded17 May 2018
Value£88,350.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 8y 3mo ago2mo term
Awarded 17 May 2018Expired 26 July 2018

The University of Sheffield awarded a contract to HK Technologies Ltd for the supply of a Wire-Cut EDM machine for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.

The equipment will be used for precision cutting of components and test pieces in various alloys as part of AMRC research activities, with suppliers expected to provide long-term support including application engineering, programming, and software upgrades.

The contract value is £88,350.

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