Tender

Procurement of a Multiaxial Forming Station for the Automated Preforming Cell

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Tender

09 Aug 2018 at 17:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is seeking suppliers for a tender entitled "Procurement of a Multiaxial Forming Station for the Automated Preforming Cell." This procurement falls within the miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery category (CPV Code: 42900000) and is based in Bristol, England. The tender is currently in the open stage and is set to close on 13th September 2018. The contract period will commence on 30th November 2018 and run until 31st May 2021. This open procedure is aimed at establishing a contract for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and training for a new forming station to be used in high volume manufacturing processes across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and wind industries.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in manufacturing and engineering sectors, particularly those offering advanced machinery solutions. Companies specialising in automation, fibre processing, and innovative manufacturing techniques would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The designed equipment's adaptability for future customer demands underscores the potential for businesses to grow alongside the evolving needs of industries reliant on advanced manufacturing capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of a Multiaxial Forming Station for the Automated Preforming Cell

Notice Description

The National Composites Centre (NCC) is planning on placing an order in 2018 for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, buy off and training, of a new multi-axial forming station for the Automated Preforming Cell. The equipment will provide a capability for forming dry fibre preforms. The automated preform cell (APC) utilises automation to reduce variability and manufacture cycle time in the process of preform production. The cell is situated in the National Composites Centre (NCC) a catapult centre for high volume manufacturing in the UK. The cell will be utilised for demonstrating, characterising and developing preforming processes for a range of industrial customers in the Aerospace, Automotive, Wind industry and other sectors. With a wide range of potential applications, the equipment procured will be designed to be adaptable to be reconfigured to the customer demands present and future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eca2c348-5237-49e7-ae62-0728db6746a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1635fda-9207-412e-a256-88450b0b8256
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2018 - 31 May 2021 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Helen Kendall
Contact Email
helen.kendall@nccuk.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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