Planning

Tooling and Fixture Framework

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Planning

07 Jun 2017 at 10:48

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is seeking suppliers for the "Tooling and Fixture Framework" through a planning stage tender process. This project falls under the engineering services category, with opportunities located in the South West of England. The engagement end date is set for 23rd February 2018, and interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest to shape the procurement specifications. The procurement method will likely follow a Restricted Procedure under the Public Procurement Regulations 2015, pending outcomes from initial market interest.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the tooling and fixture design and manufacturing sector. Companies specialising in composite and polymer tooling, metallic tooling, machining, and intelligent tooling are particularly well-suited to compete for the upcoming framework agreements. Engaging in this market opportunity allows potential contractors to influence the tender process and align their capabilities with the University’s requirements, although participation does not guarantee short-listing in future stages of procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tooling and Fixture Framework

Notice Description

The National Composite Centre intends to set up a Framework Agreement for the supply of Tooling and Fixture Design and/or Manufacture. The framework is likely to comprise of the following lots: 1. Composite & 'Polymer Block' Tooling 2. Metallic Tooling 3. Machining, Inspection & Assembly Fixture 4. RTM/Matched Tooling 5. "Intelligent tooling" - Tooling with added features such as embedded sensors, thermocouples etc 6. "Intelligent tooling" - Design, Procurement & Supply 7. Tooling & Fixture Design (only) 8. Tooling & Fixture Design, Procurement & Supply Suppliers are invited to express an interest for any of the lots above. This notice serves to alert the marketplace to this opportunity and the NCC invites interested contractors to lodge an initial expression of interest as detailed herein. Contractors may also provide any other information which they feel may support the NCC with scoping and planning for this exercise. Following receipt of Expressions of Interest, it is currently the intention of the NCC to utilise a Restricted Procedure route under the Public Procurement Regulations 2015, although this may be reviewed following the outcome of this PIN. Details and guidance on the procurement process will be provided within the tender documentation, including help and support in responding via the e-tendering portal. The NCC reserves the right to award all, none, or part of the business. Interested suppliers can express their interest in this opportunity by sending an email to zoe.sotan@nccuk.com. To be able to participate in this procurement they would also have to register on the University of Bristol e-tendering portal Bravo Solutions: https://tenders.bris.ac.uk Tender documents will be finalised following supplier feedback and issued thereafter. (Note: There are currently no tender documents at this stage - this stage is to understand market interest via expressions of interest only) Please note, the NCC intends to use the information gathered to shape the proposed procurement process and specification for this framework. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbb11859-4f60-42a8-8df2-2ada1ddcde9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74980528-f12e-4750-bb4f-180a194215ae
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20178 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
Zoe Sotan
Contact Email
zoe.sotan@nccuk.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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