Award

Large Composites Curing Oven and Oven Feed-In Table for COMPASS (Composites at Speed and Scale) Facility

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2024 at 07:53

TenderAmendment

24 Jun 2024 at 13:49

TenderAmendment

14 Jun 2024 at 08:03

Tender

30 May 2024 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract as part of its open procurement process for a "Large Composites Curing Oven and Oven Feed-In Table" to be used in the COMPASS (Composites at Speed and Scale) Facility under the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), Castings Group. Located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire, this facility will aid global composite manufacturing companies and end users. The procurement process began with a call for tenders in May 2024, and the contract was awarded to Ceramic Drying Systems Ltd on 27th August 2024. The installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing of the equipment are expected to commence by June 2025. The total project value is £865,000, with a contract duration of four years, starting from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing, particularly those specializing in composite materials and industrial ovens. The project requires a variety of services, including design, build, delivery, installation, commissioning, training, documentation, and maintenance. Companies with expertise in electric-powered oven systems and a strong track record in automated manufacturing processes would be well-suited to compete. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) are highly encouraged to participate, and successful bidders will have the potential to collaborate with leading industry players, thereby enhancing their business growth and market presence.

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Notice Title

Large Composites Curing Oven and Oven Feed-In Table for COMPASS (Composites at Speed and Scale) Facility

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a 'Large Composites Curing Oven and Oven Feed-In Table' on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The AMRC has recently won HICOMS funding for an 'automated, large scale composites manufacturing centre', to create large scale composite component, to support global composite manufacturing companies and end users. This includes a 'fully automated layup and consolidation cell' which will require a 'Large Composites Curing Oven and Oven Feed-In Table' which is electric (rather than gas) powered. Within the 'fully automated layup and consolidation cell' the 'Large Composites Curing Oven and Oven Feed-In Table' 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 -Resin Injection Unit -Consolidation Station The procured 'Large Composites Curing Oven and Oven Feed-In Table' will be used regularly to cure a range of large epoxy resin-based composite materials (which could include other resin matrices such as cyanate ester and BMI) occasionally under vacuum conditions (exact conditions to be discussed in due course) for the aerospace sector. Key dates: The building that will host the 'automated large-scale composite manufacturing centre' will be brand new, and the keys to the facility are expected to be formally signed off and handed to the AMRC in January 2025 (subject to confirmation). It is anticipated that the 'Large Composites Curing Oven and Oven Feed-In Table' is required ready for installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing by the end of June 2025. The successful tenderer will be expected to work under guidance and instruction of the University's nominated lead contractors (under CDM regulations/requirements). In summary the design, build, Delivery, Installation/Commissioning/Acceptance Testing (FAT and SAT), Training, documentation (in English), warranty and annual service/maintenance (based on estimated annual usage of 500-1000 hours) 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: 21st June 2024 at 12:00 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 21st June 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-a609c1b5-1385-4e80-8b03-ddf54712eb09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff8dc73-6f8d-43bd-8ca0-fc2b39f919d6
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

39711360 - Ovens

42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

51135000 - Installation services of furnaces

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£865,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 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
Jamie Shaw
Contact Email
jamie.shaw@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01142221516

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

CERAMIC DRYING SYSTEMS

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