Tender

High Temperature Resin Transfer Moulding Capability

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Tender

30 Oct 2017 at 15:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is initiating a tender for the procurement of High Temperature Resin Transfer Moulding (HTRTM) capability, essential for the injection of various preform types with high temperature resin systems. This opportunity falls under the industry category of miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery, with a total contract value of £300,000. The tender will close on 27 November 2017, and the contract is set to commence on 8 January 2018, running until 8 June 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring a wide range of suppliers can participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the advanced manufacturing, engineering, and composite materials sectors to enhance their market presence. Companies specialising in high-temperature processing, polymer technology, or providing bespoke manufacturing equipment would be particularly well-positioned to compete. By securing this contract, businesses can not only contribute to innovative projects at the National Composites Centre but also bolster their capabilities in the rapidly evolving advanced materials sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Temperature Resin Transfer Moulding Capability

Notice Description

The National Composites Centre (NCC) is planning on procuring HTRTM equipment to enable the injection of a variety of preform types with high temperature resin systems at elevated temperatures and pressures. Additional information: The National Composites Centre (NCC) is an independent, open-access national centre that delivers worldclass innovation in the design and rapid manufacture of composites and facilitates their widespread industrial exploitation. Liquid Composite Moulding (LCM) is one of the core competencies of the NCC and High-Value manufacturing in the UK. In this context, the NCC has identified a need to procure a High Temperature Resin Transfer Moulding (HTRTM) Capability. This shall directly support key manufacturing and research development programs, whilst widening the potential applicability of LCM processes to a wider range of components and environments. This capability will be specified, procured and commissioned to ensure suitability for industrial research and development programs as well as supporting the maturation of emerging manufacturing technologies from academia towards industrial application. The addition of this capability within the NCC, shall allow for the injection of single component resins, including Polyimide based systems. In addition to heated hoses, closely controlled heated tooling shall allow for the preheating, injection, and cure of fibre reinforced polymer composites. The tool will be compatible for use within the existing PEI and Hare presses at the NCC. The injection unit will be selfcontained and mobile to allow the simple integration with existing NCC equipment. A dedicated data acquisition module will be supplied to allow for the detailed assessment of all high temperature injection processes. Dedicated, heated, flat panel RTM cavity tooling shall be procured alongside the injection equipment, thus providing a robust turnkey solution for HTRTM.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0f36540-f93f-4aad-9a8c-1929f5f1510e
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
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2018 - 8 Jun 2020 2-3 years
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
BS2 8BB
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)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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