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Supply of upgraded deposition system

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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07 Jan 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has completed a procurement process for the supply of an upgraded deposition system under the tender title "Supply of upgraded deposition system". The process, classified under the industry category of Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery (CPV code: 42900000), aims to enhance the Ultra High Rate Deposition Cell to meet specific application requirements. This advancement will equip the National Composites Centre (NCC) with cutting-edge Roll-up Roll-out head designs for precise, large-format material placement. The equipment will facilitate multi-material processing, including fabrics and non-structural materials. The procurement was executed through a limited method without prior publication of a competition call, justified by the bespoke nature of the existing system, with the upgrade performed by Loop Technology Limited. The contract, valued at £3,100,000 GBP, was signed on 3rd January 2025, with primary delivery to the UKK1 region.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of high-precision machinery and advanced materials processing equipment. Companies with expertise in bespoke system upgrades and those capable of producing specialised machinery for materials engineering are particularly well-positioned to benefit. The partnership between the University of Bristol and Loop Technology Limited exemplifies the potential for SMEs to engage in high-value contracts by offering unique and specialised solutions. Business growth can be driven by participation in such tailored procurement processes, providing avenues for demonstrating technical capabilities and securing future contracts within specialised industry sectors.

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Notice Title

Supply of upgraded deposition system

Notice Description

Upgrades are required to the existing Ultra High Rate Deposition Cell to achieve the requirements for identified applications. This procurement will provide the NCC with next generation Roll-up Roll-out head designs for accurate +/-1mm, large-format material placement. The installed system will be capable of multi-material processing including fabrics and non-structural materials.

Procurement Information

Justification for awarding this contract without prior publication of a call for competition in accordance with Article 32 (5) (b) PCR 2015. The current deposition system is bespoke and is made nowhere else, the OEM is the only one who could work on this equipment to upgrade and develop the system for future use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cdc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000281-2025
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

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20251 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
carl.boucher@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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOOP TECHNOLOGY

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