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250229 Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of an Agile Multifunctional Composite Automation Cell

Queen's University Belfast

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 15:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Dec 2025 at 15:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 16:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

26 Aug 2025 at 15:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Queen's University Belfast involves the design, supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of an Agile Multifunctional Composite Automation Cell. This tender is currently completed and targeted the industry category of machines and apparatus with individual functions. The location for this procurement is Belfast, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, covered by international agreements including the GPA and CPTPP. Important dates in the process include the award date on 5th February 2026, and the contract period extending from 6th February 2026 to 5th February 2031, with possible extensions up to 2041.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech manufacturing and equipment integration. Companies experienced in producing CNC machinery and composite automation can find growth potential here, especially given the large-scale nature of the contract, valued at over £13 million. This tender favoured large, established firms such as ELECTROIMPACT UK LIMITED, indicating businesses with similar capabilities and market presence would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Additionally, the evolving nature of the contract, which includes options for renewal and further purchases, suggests continued collaboration opportunities for businesses beyond the initial scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

250229 Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of an Agile Multifunctional Composite Automation Cell

Notice Description

Queen's University Belfast require a Contract for the design, supply, delivery, installation and maintenance of a 6 Axis CNC Gantry Agile multifunctional composites automated ply lay-up machine, designed to manipulate modular process heads for high productivity and quality.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Options to extend for the provision of maintenance, ancillaries and complimentary goods for further periods of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment .

Planning Information

Queen's staff have undertaken pre market engagement activity including discussions with a number of companies. The activity was undertaken in order to: 1- gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market was capable of responding to a tender in relation to this requirement; 2- identify potential suppliers for the requirement; 3- understand potential lead times, and 4- gain an understanding of the commercial profile for the requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058de5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010602-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31640000 - Machines and apparatus with individual functions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£11,000,452 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£11,000,452 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTROIMPACT UK LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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