Planning

Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

18 Mar 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is planning a procurement process for the 'Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System'. This tender falls under the education category and is based in Glasgow, UK. Currently in the planning stage, the University is seeking expressions of interest, with a communication future notice date set for 9th April 2021. The system is essential for the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland to enhance the automated manufacturing of fibre composite parts, utilising advanced technologies such as a 6-axis industrial robotic arm.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing, automation technology, and robotics. Companies that can provide automated fibre placement systems or related components would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could not only lead to a successful contract but also establish fruitful relationships within the education and manufacturing sectors, contributing to further business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System

Notice Description

The University is seeking notes of interest for the supply of an automated fibre placement system This system is required by the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland 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 University require 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. A high-level specification for this system is as below: - The offered equipment must include an Automated Fibre Placement end effector provided with and integrated with a 6-axis industrial robotic arm ("Robot") and control system. - The Robot has a minimum payload of 50kg at maximum extension. - The Robot must have a pose repeatability (according to ISO9283) of maximum +- 0.05mm - The offered equipment must include and integrate a linear track of approximately 2 meters in length for deployment of Robot and booster plate. - The Automated Fibre Placement Systems end effector must be mounted on the end of the previously specified 6-axis robot. - The offered equipment must include a manual quick-change mount on end of Robot arm to facilitate removal of AFP end effector without need of tools - The offered equipment must include an Automated Fibre Placement end effector capable of placing 0.635-cm (1/4 in.) and 2.54-cm (1 in.) thermoset prepeg tows and be provided with end effector hardware necessary to do so.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000648021
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409845
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Kirstie Peffers
Contact Email
kirstie.peffers@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409845
    Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System - The University is seeking notes of interest for the supply of an automated fibre placement system This system is required by the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland for the placement of composite prepreg tows in an automated process in order to efficiently and accurately manufacture fibre composite parts.

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