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Tailored Fibre Placement Machine

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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15 Jan 2018 at 11:24

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14 Nov 2017 at 09:21

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Tender

14 Nov 2017 at 09:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for a Tailored Fibre Placement Machine on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Composites Group, located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for special-purpose machine tools, and follows an open procedure in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender process, which has a closing date of 5th December 2017 at 12 noon (UK time), involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of the machine, capable of working with carbon fibre and creating preforms up to 8mm thick. The contract is expected to commence on 11th December 2017, lasting until 31st March 2018, with a value of approximately £90,000.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in manufacturing machinery and equipment within the composites industry. Companies that can provide tailored fibre placement technology, along with comprehensive installation and training services, will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement process allows prospective suppliers to expand their market presence and foster growth by collaborating with an esteemed academic institution and research centre focused on advanced manufacturing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tailored Fibre Placement Machine

Notice Description

1819/353/EML/COM/17 Tailored Fibre Placement Machine The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Tailored Fibre Placement Machine on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Composites Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement This tender is for the supply, installation and commissioning (including all necessary training) of a tailored fibre placement (TFP) machine. The equipment will be used to create near net shape preforms for composites applications. The machine should be capable of working with carbon fibre, and capable of creating preforms up to 8mm thick. This machine will be used to lay technical fibres (such as carbon, glass, Kevlar, commingled materials, and wires) on various substrate materials (such as films, non wovens, wovens, non-crimp fabrics). The machine will use carbon predominantly, so electrical proofing is essential. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a non EU open procedure carried out in accordance with the Regulations ( Public Contracts Regulations 2015). The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 5th December 2017 at 12 noon (UK time).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ece88c56-f140-4edb-bdfe-a94dceede125
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f747e4e-5768-498e-8365-af443e8c2382
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 1-6 months
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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
m.young@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZSK STICKMASCHINEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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