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Aerospace Composite Tooling Suite

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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26 Jul 2023 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol awarded a contract for the Aerospace Composite Tooling Suite project to Datum Tool Design Ltd. The project involves the procurement of composite tools for an aerospace project, specifically forming and RTM tools. The total contract value is £1,498,100 GBP, and the contract period runs from July 26, 2023, to December 31, 2024. This opportunity falls under the 'Tools' category and presents growth possibilities for businesses specialising in aerospace tooling within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

The procurement process for the Aerospace Composite Tooling Suite project was conducted through an open procedure. The tender period ended on April 21, 2023, with the award being made on July 26, 2023. The University of Bristol is the contracting authority for this project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been identified as suitable suppliers. Businesses interested in providing composite tools for the aerospace industry in the specified region should consider engaging with the University of Bristol to explore potential collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aerospace Composite Tooling Suite

Notice Description

The National Composites Centre (NCC) is ran a multi-Lot tender for the procurement of a suite of composite tools for an aerospace project. The two Lots available were: - ITT_1261: Forming Tool (Tender) The NCC require the design, manufacture and supply of a tool for a forming manufacturing process using dry fibre non-crimp fabric (NCF) of a complex aerospace component. The component is approximately 6000mm x 750mm and up to 20mm thick. It is expected that process development will be carried out on the same tooling for a smaller component. - ITT_1263: RTM Tool (Tender) The NCC require the design, manufacture and supply of a tool 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. PLEASE NOTE: ITT_1261 (Forming Tool) has not been awarded, due to budget restrictions and revisions in the technical requirements not yet fully defined.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5559075-0b5a-4e68-ab55-0c37b4387d54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/061dd0ee-c53a-4751-9fad-91f04a689593
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

44510000 - Tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,498,100 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,498,100 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATUM TOOL DESIGN

Further Information

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Notice URLs

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