Award

The Supply Delivery Installation and Commissioning of an Automated Composite Ply Cutting System

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the University of Strathclyde on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS), involved the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of an Automated Composite Ply Cutting System. This tender focused on the education sector and was aimed at enhancing the capabilities of NMIS located in Glasgow, UKM82. The procurement followed an open procedure method and was at the award stage as of 16th April 2026, with the contract signed on 26th March 2026. The contract duration is set for 15 months, inclusive of a 12-month warranty, with a maximum lead time of 8 to 10 weeks, valued at £126,829 GBP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in composite material technologies and advanced manufacturing solutions. Companies that can provide modular systems adaptable to composite and non-composite materials, with UK-based support and recognised industrial reputation, are well-suited to compete. Such procurement encourages growth by demanding a variety of cutting tools, software integration with industry-standard CAD and CAM applications, and stringent safety features. Additionally, businesses capable of delivering comprehensive support in technical specifications, including CE marking and EU conformity, will find this tender particularly aligned with their core offerings.

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Notice Title

The Supply Delivery Installation and Commissioning of an Automated Composite Ply Cutting System

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission an Automated Composite Ply Cutting System, to be delivered and installed at the NMIS facility. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 15 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and a maximum 8 to 10 week lead time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract Notice relates to an open tender below the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for The Supply Delivery Installation and Commissioning of an Automated Composite Ply Cutting System. single supplier is required to carry out all aspects of the Contract. The successful supplier shall be able to fulfil the below non-exhaustive list of requirements: 1. Supply an automated ply profiler for composite materials with an automated conveyor bed. 2.Cutting bed working area to be approximately 1800mm x 2500mm. 3.Provide a wide variety of cutting tools capable of adapting to multiple composite and non-composite materials without modification. 4. The solution must be able to provide UK-based support and be delivered by an organisation with a recognised industrial reputation in composites manufacturing. 5. System must be modular, allowing reconfiguration, repurposing, or upgrades without major hardware changes. 6. Must interface with all common industry-standard CAD and CAM software for both import and export. 7. Include material handling, movement, mounting systems, and assistive hardware. 8. Provide operator-adjustable movement acceleration between 1.5G and 2.0G. 9. Provide operator-adjustable plotting and cutting speeds between 50-100 m/min. 10. Include software for material nesting aligned with industry-standard composite cutting practices. 11. Include multiple emergency stop buttons within easy operator reach. 12. Include safety features such as light barriers or area-monitoring sensors. 13. Include carbon-fibre protection methods to prevent dust and fibre ingress into machine components and control PC. 14. Operate with vacuum hold-down capability for material retention on the cutting bed. 15. Provide an operating and control PC as part of the supplied hardware. 16. Deliver high repeatability and accuracy with a tolerance of approximately +-0.03mm. 17. The offered Equipment shall be compliant with UL tested, ISO 60950 and delivered with CE marking and an EC declaration of conformity. 18. The offered solution shall be delivered to the NMIS facility within an maximum 8 to 10 week lead time. 19. The successful supplier shall include a minimum warranty period of 12 months within their offer.

Options: In line with Regulation 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term - of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with that Regulation in some cases. Modifications may be made irrespective of value, including where modifications exceed 50% of the initial Contract value or arise due to unforeseen circumstances, provided they comply with Regulation 72 and do not alter the overall nature of the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823209
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553972
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

43800000 - Workshop equipment

43812000 - Sawing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£126,829 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549562
    The Supply Delivery Installation and Commissioning of an Automated Composite Ply Cutting System - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission an Automated Composite Ply Cutting System, to be delivered and installed at the NMIS facility. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 15 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and a maximum 8 to 10 week lead time.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553972
    The Supply Delivery Installation and Commissioning of an Automated Composite Ply Cutting System - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission an Automated Composite Ply Cutting System, to be delivered and installed at the NMIS facility. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 15 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and a maximum 8 to 10 week lead time.

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