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5111/AM/LM - Tilt & Rotate 2-Axis Positioner

Awarded to Cyan Tec Systems Limited

The University of Sheffield(buyer)

Published
Published 1 July 2026
Deadline
Closed 16 July 2026

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Overview

The University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre is procuring a replacement Tilt and Rotate 2-Axis Positioner for its Cyan-tec laser welding cell at the Nuclear Manufacturing Group facility in Rotherham. The positioner must enable work manipulation and welding of large components up to 3 cubic metres with the capability to maintain constant welding speeds up to 2 metres per minute along complex toolpaths. Submissions are due by 16 July 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
1 July 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Machine toolsSpecial-purpose machine toolsMetal-working machine toolsSoldering, brazing and welding tools, surface tempering and hot-spraying machines and equipmentWelding equipmentWelding

Award outcome

Awarded value
£118,861
Award date
27 October 2026
Contract period
11 August 2026 → 31 March 2027
Contract length
8 months
Winner
  • Cyan Tec Systems Limited

This contract ends on 31 March 2027.

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About the winner

Cyan Tec Systems Limited

Based in
Leicester
Public contracts won
2
Across UK and EU notices

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Competition and scoring

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Price 22% · Quality 78%

  • Price22%
  • Quality78%

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Market context

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£126,633

Median of 1,947 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 6% below the median.

The University of Sheffield in the last 12 months

9

contracts awarded, worth £1,483,558 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    2 November 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    1 July 2026

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