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title: "Procurement of a Verification System for the Automated Preforming Cell"
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# Procurement of a Verification System for the Automated Preforming Cell

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0322f853-e2d6-462c-806b-7d6cf3626b64

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is currently finalising the procurement process for a contract entitled "Procurement of a Verification System for the Automated Preforming Cell." This initiative falls under the category of miscellaneous special-purpose machinery and has been designated as an open procurement procedure above the threshold. The procurement began with the tender period that ended on 28th August 2018, and the awarded contract commenced on 1st November 2018, with a duration extending until 4th January 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £169,000, and it covers delivery to locations across the United Kingdom, including Bristol.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in composite materials or associated technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit by engaging with the University of Bristol, leveraging this contract to improve and scale their operations in high-tech manufacturing processes. Companies with expertise in automated systems, quality assurance technologies, and precision machinery will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Awarded Contract Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1de85eab-e5d2-41bd-90a3-7b79cb2f2ac9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2019 - 22 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £169,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | EMERSONS GREEN, BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 7FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Emersons Green |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROFACTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2019 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1de85eab-e5d2-41bd-90a3-7b79cb2f2ac9
- 12 Jul 2018 at 17:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e678fffc-7bf0-45c9-b3d6-ea11fd5542ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1de85eab-e5d2-41bd-90a3-7b79cb2f2ac9
  2nd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e678fffc-7bf0-45c9-b3d6-ea11fd5542ce
  12th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nccuk.com

## Provenance

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