Planning

Composite Injection Over Moulding Capability

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Planning

01 Dec 2016 at 15:46

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Composite Injection Over Moulding Capability," outlined under the industry category of miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery. The initiative aims to procure advanced machinery for manufacturing research and development with an emphasis on aerospace applications. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date for participation is set for 23rd February 2018. The procurement process will leverage early engagement with industry players to refine the specifications and requirements for the tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing equipment, particularly those that can provide advanced injection moulding solutions and related technologies. Companies with expertise in aerospace-grade materials and automated manufacturing processes will be particularly well-suited to compete. Participation in the early engagement phase may help organisations gather valuable insights and potentially influence the final tender specifications, enhancing their chances of success in the competitive procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Composite Injection Over Moulding Capability

Notice Description

The National Composites Centre intends to procure equipment to provide an Injection Over Moulding Capability to be used for manufacturing research and development purposes. The functional requirements for the capability are being confirmed with industry. It is envisaged that the equipment will deliver a state of the art injection overmoulding capability with the ability to: - Produce full scale components for aerospace and other industries. The anticipated working envelope will be of the order of magnitude of 1 square meter. - Offer a turnkey solution for thermoforming and injection process steps - Utilise a wide range of polymer materials, up to and including high performance aerospace grades. - Potentially utilise a flexible range of reinforcements in the injected material. - Demonstration and commissioning tooling may be included in the package - In process monitoring capabilities A degree of process automation and material transfer is being considered. The NCC intends to use the information gathered to shape the proposed procurement process and specification for this project. Commercially confidential information should therefore be marked accordingly. Following consideration of responses the NCC may wish to engage in further discussions with the respondents which may also further help to inform any subsequent Tender documentation. Participating in this market sounding exercise will not guarantee short-listing at a later stage in the procurement, nor will non-participation in this market sounding exercise restrict access to the tender opportunity.As a result of feedback or for any other reason, the NCC may make the decision not to go ahead with any proposed procurement exercise. The NCC will not meet any costs incurred by any party in responding to this notice. The NCC reserves the right to award all, none, or part of the business. To express an interest please contact mike.caddick@nccuk.com.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a5857c-de1a-42d9-ae71-958559271a2b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Mike Caddick
Contact Email
mike.caddick@nccuk.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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