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Consolidation Station for COMPASS (Composites at Speed and Scale) Facility

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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09 Jul 2024 at 08:53

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22 Apr 2024 at 15:55

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28 Mar 2024 at 12:45

Tender

28 Mar 2024 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has issued a tender for a 'Consolidation Station' on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in South Yorkshire. The tender aims to procure a station for manufacturing large polymer composite components, with the closing date for tenders set for Friday 26th April 2024. The tender process is open, and interested businesses can download the ITT from the University's e-tendering system.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing research and production of large polymer composite components using processes such as Dry fibre pre-forming and Resin Transfer Moulding. Companies with expertise in automation and robotics and experience in large-scale composite manufacturing may find this tender particularly suitable. The successful tenderer will be responsible for the design, build, installation, commissioning, acceptance testing, training, documentation, warranty, and service/maintenance of the 'Consolidation Station'.

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Notice Title

Consolidation Station for COMPASS (Composites at Speed and Scale) Facility

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a 'Consolidation Station' on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The AMRC has recently won HICOMS funding for an 'automated, large scale composites manufacturing centre', including a 'fully automated layup and consolidation cell' which will incorporate a 'Consolidation Station'. Within the 'Fully Automated Layup and consolidation cell' the 'Consolidation Station' will sit alongside a variety of other equipment, and will be in close proximity to the following:- -High Volume Deposition Cell - including Robot arms and guide rails -Press -Stringers Table Please note that it is anticipated that the 'Consolidation Station' will be required to be ready for installation and SAT no earlier than March 2025 due to building of the COMPASS facility which is currently under construction. Use and Description The 'Consolidation Station' is to be used for manufacturing research into the production of large polymer composite components using several potential processes, including (but not limited to): - -Dry fibre pre-forming -Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) -Gap RTM/ Infusion -Wet Compression Moulding and Compression Moulding of pre-preg. The 'Consolidation Station' will be used with a large pick and place robot system (known within the AMRC as the High Volume Deposition Cell (HVDC) for the placement of plies). The HVDC is will robotically place fabric or prepreg plies onto the tool in the 'Consolidation Station'. After a number of plies have been placed, a membrane/diaphragm will be positioned over the tool and air evacuated between the membrane/diaphragm and tool to consolidate the plies with atmospheric pressure. During this consolidation process the membrane/diaphragm/tool/plies will be heated and cooled to melt and set a polymer binder The 'Consolidation Station' is expected to have significant flexibility in its range of use and application, unlike a more dedicated production solution. In summary the design, build, Delivery, Installation/Commissioning/Acceptance Testing (FAT and SAT), Training, documentation (in English), warranty and annual service/maintenance are to be provided by the successful tenderer. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure 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: Friday 26th April 2024 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: All expressions of interest must be made through The University of Sheffield's e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/ This is an open-tender exercise . The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing an interest on The University of Sheffield's e-tendering system:- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/ If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted by the In-Tend system. This can be accessed at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/ Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders is - Friday 26th April 2024 at 12 noon (UK time) Please note: The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above) on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract in Find a Tender Service or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is not subject to the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above). Delivery notes:- Delivery (plus installation/commissioning/acceptance) to AMRC Factory 2050, Europa Avenue, Tinsley, Sheffield, S9 1ZA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b561baa-5374-49a1-8c0c-4170ff57f083
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da565862-ffb6-4c12-91f7-c05806e8171b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,196,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGZAUNER

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