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www.bristol.ac.uk

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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28 Feb 2024 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the supply of a novel micro carbonfibre line for R&D purposes. The contract involves developing and supplying a small-scale carbonfibre manufacturing line for research and development. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication. The contracting authority is the University of Bristol based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on the 28th of February 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing of special-purpose machinery or R&D activities to engage in supplying innovative solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in carbon fibre technology and research-focused manufacturing are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract awarded to Cygnet Texkimp Limited is aimed at supporting R&D initiatives and technological advancements within the industry category of miscellaneous special-purpose machinery.

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Notice Title

www.bristol.ac.uk

Notice Description

The supply of a novel micro carbonfibre line of modular construction for R&D purposes. The contract is to develop the design of and supply of a small-scale (1-2 tow) carbonfibre manufacturing line. The low tow-count line will be predominantly for the development and demonstration of early formulations from alternative feedstocks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of a novel micro carbonfibre line of modular construction for R&D purposes. The contract is to develop the design of and supply of a small-scale (1-2 tow) carbonfibre manufacturing line. The low tow-count line will be predominantly for the development and demonstration of early formulations from alternative feedstocks.

Procurement Information

Reference to Reg 32 - 5(a) where the products involved are manufactured purely for the purpose of research, experimentation, study or development, but contracts awarded in reliance on this sub-paragraph shall not include quantity production to establish commercial viability or to recover research and development costs The line, fundamentally limited to the production of very small volumes of material, will only be used for the purpose of demonstrating experimental feedstock and processes at sub industrial scale. The material produced, will be of no commercial value, and at the scale produced would be incapable of demonstrating or commercial viability. The line will be installed and operated in an open-access RTO hosted facility, purely for the purpose of research and development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044400
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006396-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,117,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nccuk.com
Contact Phone
+44 01179289000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
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)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYGNET TEXKIMP

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