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4473/CYMRU/RH/25 Drilling Spindle Integration

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Buyer Address: Firth Court, Western Bank, Sheffield, UKE32, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@sheffield.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
124214.0 GBP
Published
09 Sep 2025, 11:43
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
08 Sep 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
42000000 - Industrial machinery
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Machine Tool Technologies Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

4473/CYMRU/RH/25 Drilling Spindle Integration The University of Sheffield Research Centre (AMRC Cymru, located in Broughton, Flintshire) is in the process of creating an aerospace drilling and fastening centre to carry out projects and development activities centred around drilling and fastening capabilities. The first stage of this project required the creation of a drilling machine. The current features of this machine are: • a small drilling spindle, • a rotational horizontal axis allowing the workpiece and spindle to rotate together from 0 to 180 degrees, • an MQL system, • an industrial vacuum for extraction during the drilling process • a sensorised fixture and data acquisition system • Beckhoff PLC controller connected to the drilling machine and MQL system. • Power distribution board and air outlets AMRC Cymru would like a knowledgeable supplier to complete the integration of an upgraded spindle (selected and purchased by AMRC Cymru), into the existing drilling machine. Additionally, a number of cell upgrades will be required. The supplier will be required to work closely with the AMRC and the chosen spindle supplier to ensure smooth integration, testing and commissioning. To fulfil this tender, the following tasks are required: • Integrating the new drilling spindle into the existing drilling jig, making the necessary modifications (e.g. creating mounting holes on the carriages). • Designing, manufacturing and integration of movable X/Y axes to the existing drilling machine to allow movement of the sensorised fixture (Figure 2 below) to allow multiple holes to be drilled in one workpiece (coupon). • Integrating the Fusion Systems Pure-Cut®+ scCO2 system into the drilling spindle and cell and associated tooling to enable this such as scCO2 compatible tool holders. • Updating the Beckhoff control system to run the new drilling spindle via the HMI, including speeds, feeds and setting up the vibrational frequency and amplitude requirements. The spindle supplied will have the MS1215 Drive that will need to be integrated with the Beckhoff Control system. • Updating the Beckhoff control system to allow movement on the X/Y axis via the HMI. • Carrying out tests and commissioning work to ensure that all systems are working together and are able to carry out differing drilling parameters for tests (to be agreed at a later date with selected supplier). • Updating the current UKCA marking to include the modifications that will be carried out that includes the new drilling spindle and the X/Y table. • Full design review for acceptance of the proposal using a Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review and Final Design Review gate system. 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. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 20th of June 2025 at 12 noon (UK time)

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