Planning

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: Aerospace Composite RTM Tool

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Planning

20 Jan 2023 at 10:39

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 Jan 2023 at 10:38

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for an Aerospace Composite RTM Tool, aimed at shaping the tooling requirement for Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) manufacturing of complex thermoset composite aerospace components. The RFI is part of the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 10th February 2023. The tender involves tooling descriptions for two components with specified dimensions, and access to the RFI specification requires signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with the National Composites Centre (NCC). The procurement process is carried out through the University of Bristol Tendering Portal.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses interested in tools manufacturing in the aerospace industry. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in working with thermoset composite materials. The engagement exercise serves to alert the marketplace to future opportunities, but participation does not guarantee being shortlisted for subsequent tender activities. The NCC reserves the right to award all or part of the business, with costs incurred in responding to the RFI not covered by the NCC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: Aerospace Composite RTM Tool

Notice Description

The National Composites Centre (NCC) require information to shape the generation of a tooling requirement for a Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) manufacturing process of two complex Thermoset composite aerospace components. The first component is approximately 6000mm x 750mm and up to 20mm thick, and the second at 1500mm x 650mm and up to 20mm thick. The smaller component is a shorter version of the main component and will be used to develop and prove out the full-scale manufacturing process and tooling concept. The full RFI has more details on the component shape, processing requirements and further questions which require a response. In order to have access to the RTM Tool RFI specification, your organisation will need to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with the NCC prior to being provided the document. Additional information: This RFI will be launched on the University of Bristol Tendering Portal, which can be found at the link below. In order to access the RFI, your organisation will need to create an account in the Portal (if not already in existence). Once access to the RFI has been obtained, all communications must only take place via the Message facility of the portal. Similarly, any responses to the Market Engagement questions must only be submitted by uploading your response to the relevant area of the portal; the deadline for submitting RFI responses will be visible in the details on the portal. Due to sensitivity of Customer data, an NDA must be in place before the RTM RFI Specification can be shared (it will not be available through the portal). To request the NDA template, please email leigh.jones@nccuk.com or get in contact via the Message facility of the portal. Once the NDA has been signed by both parties, the Specification will be sent to you via the portal. This RFI serves to alert the marketplace to this future opportunity. Participating in this market engagement exercise will not guarantee short-listing at a later stage in a future tender activity, nor will non-participation in this exercise restrict access to the 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 RFI. The NCC reserves the right to award all, none, or part of the business.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7130280c-a8b1-4724-9e21-4d958bee6a33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd94324e-e70a-4169-9716-afb192c5758d
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44510000 - Tools

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 2023Expired
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
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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

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Notice URLs

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