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The Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Large Scale Composite Oven

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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12 Mar 2018 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Bristol, which is seeking to procure a large-scale composite curing oven. This initiative falls under the miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery category, targeting the aerospace industry and applicable to sectors such as automotive, marine, and oil and gas. The procurement method used is selective, under a restricted procedure, with the tender having been awarded on 8 February 2018. The contract is set to last until 8 February 2021, and although the tender period concluded on 20 October 2017, the project remains relevant for businesses interested in composite manufacturing capabilities.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for companies engaged in manufacturing and supplying industrial machinery, specifically those with expertise in composite materials. Businesses that specialise in the design, installation, and maintenance of large-scale production equipment, particularly those targeting aerospace applications, would be well-suited to compete. The focus on developing innovative technologies for industries emphasises the necessity for skilled suppliers capable of delivering advanced manufacturing solutions.

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Notice Title

The Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Large Scale Composite Oven

Notice Description

Out-of-autoclave (OoA) manufacturing has established itself as a way to process next-generation composite structures, and is seen to be a crucial area for development. In this context, the NCC has identified a need to procure a suite of equipment, to provide a Large Scale Capability to directly support key Aerospace and other sectors such as Automotive, Marine and Oil and Gas research and development programs. This procurement is for a composite curing oven capable of producing class 1 aero structures up to 20 metres in length to directly support key manufacturing research and development programs The capability shall be specified, procured and commissioned to ensure suitability for industrial research and development programs as well as supporting maturation of emerging manufacturing technologies from academia toward industrial application. The National Composites Centre (NCC) is planning on placing an order in quarter 1 2018 for an Oven capable of curing and supporting the infusion of composite components of up to circa 20m x 5m x 2.5m. Expected delivery date of quarter 4 2018.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f78c3dc-21d2-4293-9627-824d1d0199b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8cf6b38-53f1-4cda-8391-9c7bb3143a23
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£998,996 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£998,996 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2018 - 8 Feb 2021 3-4 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 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTROTHERM ELECTRICAL AND METAL PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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