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Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Oct 2021 at 13:44

Tender

15 Jun 2021 at 15:15

Planning

14 May 2021 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is conducting a tender process for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System, valued at £189,000. This procurement falls within the industrial machinery sector, specifically focused on goods. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the process is currently complete following the award of the contract to Accudyne Europe Ltd on 29 September 2021. The system will be located in Glasgow (postcode G1 1QE) and is intended for use by the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland for the efficient manufacturing of fibre composite parts. Notably, the project code associated with this procurement is 18415 and it was published on the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of advanced manufacturing and automation equipment, particularly those with experience in industrial robots and composite materials. Companies that have the capability to deliver complex machinery with integrated robotics would be well-suited to participate in future tenders of this nature. Given the technical requirements and the emphasis on quality, businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in machine design, safety features, and compliance with industrial standards will find a competitive edge in this marketplace.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System

Notice Description

On behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS), The University sought to acquire an Automated Fibre Placement System from a single suitably qualified supplier. NMIS required the system for the placement of composite prepreg tows in an automated process in order to efficiently and accurately manufacture fibre composite parts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) required an Automated Fibre Placement system with integrated 6-axis industrial robotic arm, linear track, light curtain safety system, and end effector for composites manufacturing with thermoset prepreg tows. This system is required for the placement of composite prepreg tows in an automated process in order to efficiently and accurately manufacture fibre composite parts.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b149
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026266-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£189,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£189,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Natasha Murray
Contact Email
natasha.murray@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415484451

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCUDYNE EUROPE

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