Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be2-e955-70c3-809c-35d446e284b9/5111amlm-tilt-rotate-2-axis-positioner closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 5111/AM/LM - Tilt & Rotate 2-Axis Positioner [The University of Sheffield](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-sheffield) Estimated value Not stated Published 1 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 16 Jul 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Sheffield, Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), Nuclear Manufacturing Group based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, is seeking to purchase a replacement Tilt and Rotate 2-Axis Positioner for the Cyan-tec laser welding cell. The new positioner is required for work manipulation and welding of large components up to 3m3 with the ability to maintain constant welding speeds up to 2m/min along complex toolpaths. The Cyan-tec disk laser welding machine currently installed within the Nuclear Manufacturing Group (NMG), has had its original two-axis positioner, which was originally supplied with the machine at installation, removed. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: [neupc.delta-esourcing.com](https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Sheffield:-Machine-tools./EK8QFZBQJ3) To respond to this opportunity, please click here: [neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EK8QFZBQJ3](https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EK8QFZBQJ3) ## CPV classification Machine tools Special-purpose machine tools Metal-working machine tools Soldering, brazing and welding tools, surface tempering and hot-spraying machines and equipment Welding equipment Welding Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06c10e-2026-07-01T11:59:55+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06c10e-2026-07-01T11:59:55+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile The University of Sheffield: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-sheffield) [Sector More Industrial machinery tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/industrial-machinery) ## More tenders like this [Taps, cocks and valves – Armaturen für den Erdeinbau · Hamburger Energiewerke GmbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5420-7127-9c40-a62d1d50b931/germany-taps-cocks-and-valves-armaturen-fur-den-erdeinbau) [Miscellaneous cleaning machines – Siivouskoneet ja tekstiilienkäsittelylaitteet · Numera Palvelut Oy · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3f6e-73fc-af88-53a623859b34/finland-miscellaneous-cleaning-machines-siivouskoneet-ja-tekstiilienkasittel) [Milling machines – 5-Achs-Fräsmaschine · Technische Universität Hamburg · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-415a-727e-8083-eeb94ff038d7/germany-milling-machines-5-achs-frasmaschine) [Boiler installations – Neubeschaffung von zwei baugleichen Heißwassererzeuger für den Standort Köpenick · BEW Berliner Energie und Wärme GmbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-15f0-7290-b267-ee377bf4c98e/germany-boiler-installations-neubeschaffung-von-zwei-baugleichen-heisswassere) [Drinks dispensers – Warme drankenautomaten · Gemeente Almelo · 43 days left · 1 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1fb0-73b3-9de4-809143065220/netherlands-drinks-dispensers-warme-drankenautomaten) [Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery – Výstavba lanovej dráhy na Martinské hole · Mesto Martin · 57 days left · 15 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5ccc-70db-b65f-69eb1062d8b3/slovakia-miscellaneous-special-purpose-machinery-vystavba-lanovej-drahy-na-m)