Tender

Textile Reinforcement Permeability Measurement Bench (WMG)

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is seeking bids for a Textile Reinforcement Permeability Measurement Bench as part of its ACRC development to enhance capabilities in composites processing. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for test benches, is currently at the tender stage and was published on 17th September 2015. The tender period concludes at midday on 1st October 2015, with the expected contract start date of 13th October 2015 and an end date of 12th October 2016. The estimated value of the contract is between £40,000 and £60,000, and this is an open procurement process aimed at the goods category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced testing equipment, particularly those offering products for the automotive and structural composite sectors. Companies that manufacture or supply testing benches or related technologies would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that the procurement is designed to foster inclusivity in the bidding process, ensuring a fair chance for innovative solutions and essential research capabilities needed for high-volume composite processing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Textile Reinforcement Permeability Measurement Bench (WMG)

Notice Description

The University of Warwick Warwick Manufacturing Group has a requirement for a Textile Reinforcement Permeability Measurement Bench. As part of the ACRC development to provide core capability for composites processing, WMG seeks to purchase a fully automatic bench for measuring the permeability of textile reinforcements (reinforcement meaning dry fabrics and mats made from Glass, Carbon or any other such material/fibre) to enable research into high-volume processing of structural composites for automotive light-weighting. The system will enhance the existing characterisation capabilities of the centre, in terms of speed, accuracy and reliability. This is a BELOW EU threshold tender All correspondence regarding this tender procedure should be made through the University of Warwick In-Tend system (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick) via the "Correspondence" functionality. Failure to do so may result in the correspondence being excluded from the tender procedure. After expressing an interest in this project you will be able to download the full tender document set within 24 hours. All bids must be received by midday 1st Oct 2015 Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of our e-tendering system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Catapult Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb48fef6-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87e11acb-d3c8-406c-bac2-fefa9a690c82
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34328100 - Test benches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2015 - 12 Oct 2016 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 7AL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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