Award

4434/AMRC/GM/25 - Two Component Resin Transfer Moulding Machine

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 12:36

Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield, acting on behalf of its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), has completed the procurement process for a Two Component Resin Transfer Moulding Machine. The procurement, registered under the title "4434/AMRC/GM/25", falls within the "goods" category and specifically targets the electrical and industrial machinery sectors. This procurement was conducted through an open competition process in line with the Procurement Act 2023. The buying organisation is located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with the tender originally closing on 27 June 2025. The awarded contract commenced on 8 September 2025, with an anticipated completion date of 31 March 2026. The successful supplier, Composite Integration Ltd, is an SME based in Saltash, UK.

This tender presented substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in industrial machinery and equipment, such as those involved in the supply of resin transfer moulding systems. Companies with expertise in flexible and automated production equipment are well-suited to engage in similar procurements. The procurement's emphasis on flexibility in system configuration suggests a market demand for innovative technological solutions within the R&D realms of the automotive and aerospace sectors. Suppliers are encouraged to leverage their technical merits as submissions exceeding the expected budget were still considered, highlighting the buyer’s interest in quality and innovation.

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Notice Title

4434/AMRC/GM/25 - Two Component Resin Transfer Moulding Machine

Notice Description

4434/AMRC/GM/25 Two Component Resin Transfer Moulding Machine The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Two Component Resin Transfer Moulding Machine on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Composites Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The AMRC Composite Centre is tendering for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a two component (2K) Resin Transfer Moulding Machine (RTM). The RTM system shall be considered as Research and Development equipment with the ability to mimic production scenarios. As a result, the system should be flexible enough to be reconfigured for a variety of resin, injection, and tooling options. To fulfil this requirement, the equipment will need to be cleaned between projects. It is anticipated that this would be done in an efficient (preferably automated) fashion. The machine will primarily be a two-component (2K) system. The ability to perform single component injections is desirable, as is a third stream for internal mould release. The approximate budget for this exercise is anticipated to be PS130,000 (excluding VAT). Tenderers should note that submissions in excess of this amount may be considered subject to technical merit and availability of further funds. Application: It is envisaged that the machine will be linked to either of our existing presses or as a stand-alone unit connected to a self-clamping mould tool and will manufacture low volumes of prototype parts for, primarily, the Automotive and Aerospace markets. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. 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: June 27, 2025 at 12 noon (UK time).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050538-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

31640000 - Machines and apparatus with individual functions

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

51540000 - Installation services of special-purpose machinery and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£135,445 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@amrc.co.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

COMPOSITE INTEGRATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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