Tender

Autoclave Suitable for Composite Manufacture

PIRAN COMPOSITES LTD.

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Tender

08 Mar 2025 at 13:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Piran Composites Ltd. is actively seeking tenders for the purchase of a new autoclave suitable for composite manufacture, classified under the industry category "Autoclaves" (CPV: 33191110). This procurement is part of the Shared Prosperity Fund grant aimed at supporting PAC's growth and capacity ambitions. The procurement follows an open procedure (below threshold), and all tenders will be assessed based on the lowest compliant response. The tender is currently in the process stage, with the tender period ending on 21 March 2025. The contract period is scheduled to start on 22 March 2025 and end on 30 April 2025. The delivery location for the autoclave is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in composite manufacturing technologies and equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender allows businesses to engage in a growth-oriented project that aligns with the ambitions of an established organisation in the Aerospace, Defence, Medical, Automotive, and Marine industries. Successful bidders can leverage this opportunity to enhance their reputation and secure future contracts within these sectors, thereby promoting business expansion and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autoclave Suitable for Composite Manufacture

Notice Description

Having worked on world leading projects in a variety of industries as a manufacturer and direct consultant to major projects Piran Advanced Composites (PAC) Limited have now established ourselves offering a complete service from design, engineering and manufacture of one off, R&D, low volume and high volume structures and components. We have developed novel technologies to be able to offer high quality services to a variety of industries such as Aerospace, Defence, Medical, Automotive and Marine. Our experience ranges from ultra-lightweight novel Aerospace R&D aerostructures through to low/high volume propulsion and flight critical Components To support our ongoing growth and capacity ambitions, PAC are seeking to purchase a new autoclave that is suitable for composite production. The purchase of this system is part of grant funded PAC has secured from the Shared Prosperity Fund. We will assess tenders received on a lowest compliant response.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0529df5d-0533-4f9c-b664-32dcaa5cf74a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1498e2b-b0c6-4234-b8ef-6463c610b9c4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33191110 - Autoclaves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PIRAN COMPOSITES LTD.
Contact Name
Mawgan Searle
Contact Email
m.searle@pirancomposites.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWQUAY
Postcode
PL27 7SE
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Padstow
Westminster Constituency
North Cornwall

Further Information

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