Tender

Request for Information - ASCEND Demonstrator

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Tender

28 Feb 2024 at 08:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has published a tender titled "Request for Information - ASCEND Demonstrator" in the services category. The procurement is for the design, manufacture, and delivery of braiding and consolidation tooling for carbon fibre reinforced parts. The deadline for submissions is 15th March 2024. The contract period is from 31st May 2024 to 30th May 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the minimum contract value is GBP 25,000, with a total value of GBP 50,000. The tender is suitable for SMEs.

This tender from the University of Bristol offers an opportunity for businesses to partner in the ASCEND programme for high-volume composite technologies. Companies experienced in general and special-purpose machinery are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is at the tender stage, providing a chance for interested suppliers to engage with the University to showcase their capabilities in this niche area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - ASCEND Demonstrator

Notice Description

The NCC is looking for a sub-contract partner to provide the design, manufacture, inspection, testing and delivery of braiding and consolidation tooling suitable for a number of demonstrator thermoplastic matrix, carbon fibre reinforced parts, as part of the ASCEND programme. This is an initial request for information to help develop the tender specification. https://www.gknaerospace.com/en/newsroom/news-releases/2021/gkn-aerospace-and-partners-launch-ascend-to-accelerate-high-volume-composite-technologies/?linkId=100000036077164 Additional information: If you are interested in this tender please register your interest on the UoB tender portal (Jaggaer) https://tenders.bris.ac.uk this address will take you to the tender portal home page, where you can register/Login. You will need to register and login to see the tender details. Once registered log in and select the globe icon on the left of the window. Select ITT/RFQ and then ITT/RFQ Open to All Suppliers and the ITT you are looking for is itt_1447 - ASCEND Demonstrator.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8137270-1671-42dc-93ba-4d7938c65b88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a036f64-6710-41f2-89e6-ec4076cfaa55
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2024 - 30 May 2025 6-12 months
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
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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