Tender

Wing Accelerator WP5.2 - In process 3D Inspection System (NDA)

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Tender

09 Aug 2024 at 13:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is initiating a tender process for the procurement of a high-speed inspection system under the title "Wing Accelerator WP5.2 - In process 3D Inspection System (NDA)." This process falls under the industry categories of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and industrial machinery. The system aims to inspect plies on a 3D tool surface or stacked onto the tool with high accuracy. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, and the deadline for tender submissions is set for 6th September 2024, with the contract period expected to span from 17th February 2025 to 16th February 2026. Interested suppliers must complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in order to participate in the main tender process and register on the University of Bristol's Jaggaer Portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in high-speed inspection systems, laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, or industrial machinery. Companies that can provide innovative solutions to meet the specified inspection needs and potentially enhance the current state of the art in ply inspection technology will find this an attractive opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the open procurement method and the project's substantial value of £300,000. This tender could open doors for long-term contracts and partnerships with a leading academic institution, fostering business growth and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wing Accelerator WP5.2 - In process 3D Inspection System (NDA)

Notice Description

A set of trials, resulting in a Capital purchase, to assess high-speed inspection system to inspect plies that have been deposited and lie on a 3D tool surface or on plies stacked onto the tool. Tools will be up to 20x5m and gently curving, with plies up to 20x2.5m. We aim to be inspecting ply shape accuracy and position on tool, material edge damage, wrinkling, folding, FOD, and validating fibre direction. The inspection system could scan the entire scene from one vantage point, or many, or be attached to an accurate CNC controlled gantry that we have in the cell in order to achieve a full ply scan. We are aiming to scan each ply within 30s. We understand that the current state of the art (SotA) does not achieve all of this, and we wish to work with suppliers to achieve the best rate possible, and we may purchase or develop a complimentary system to fill the gaps in the existing SotA. This exercise is to facilitate the signature of an NDA from perspective suppliers, prior to being invited to the main Tender. Please note this is not a 2 stage process - the closing date is for the close of the tenders, not this stage. You must allow enough time to facilitate NDA approval and tender completion before the closing date. To be added to the main tender (itt_1518 - Wing Accelerator WP5.2 In Process 3D Inspection System) you will need to complete the NDA attached and return it to us to be processed, to enable us to add your company to the main tender process. Your company will have to be registered on the University of Bristol's Jaggaer Portal https://tenders.bris.ac.uk Additional information: This exercise is to facilitate the signature of an NDA from perspective suppliers, prior to being invited to the main Tender. Please note this is not a 2 stage process - the closing date is for the close of the tenders, not this stage. You must allow enough time to facilitate NDA approval and tender completion before the closing date. To be added to the main tender (itt_1518 - Wing Accelerator WP5.2 In Process 3D Inspection System) you will need to complete the NDA attached and return it to us to be processed, to enable us to add your company to the main tender process. Your company will have to be registered on the University of Bristol's Jaggaer Portal https://tenders.bris.ac.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fd88120-90eb-4703-957c-2b9eef64aa70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/213e224b-4fbb-43ad-92ee-adf687283708
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2026 6-12 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
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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