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title: "Autoclave Suitable for Composite Manufacture"
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buyer: "PIRAN COMPOSITES LTD."
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# Autoclave Suitable for Composite Manufacture

Buyer: PIRAN COMPOSITES LTD.  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0529df5d-0533-4f9c-b664-32dcaa5cf74a

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## Summary

Piran Composites Ltd. is actively seeking tenders for the purchase of a new autoclave suitable for composite manufacture, classified under the industry category "Autoclaves" (CPV: 33191110). This procurement is part of the Shared Prosperity Fund grant aimed at supporting PAC's growth and capacity ambitions. The procurement follows an open procedure (below threshold), and all tenders will be assessed based on the lowest compliant response. The tender is currently in the process stage, with the tender period ending on 21 March 2025. The contract period is scheduled to start on 22 March 2025 and end on 30 April 2025. The delivery location for the autoclave is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in composite manufacturing technologies and equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender allows businesses to engage in a growth-oriented project that aligns with the ambitions of an established organisation in the Aerospace, Defence, Medical, Automotive, and Marine industries. Successful bidders can leverage this opportunity to enhance their reputation and secure future contracts within these sectors, thereby promoting business expansion and innovation.

## Notice

Having worked on world leading projects in a variety of industries as a manufacturer and direct consultant to major projects Piran Advanced Composites (PAC) Limited have now established ourselves offering a complete service from design, engineering and manufacture of one off, R&D, low volume and high volume structures and components. We have developed novel technologies to be able to offer high quality services to a variety of industries such as Aerospace, Defence, Medical, Automotive and Marine. Our experience ranges from ultra-lightweight novel Aerospace R&D aerostructures through to low/high volume propulsion and flight critical Components To support our ongoing growth and capacity ambitions, PAC are seeking to purchase a new autoclave that is suitable for composite production. The purchase of this system is part of grant funded PAC has secured from the Shared Prosperity Fund. We will assess tenders received on a lowest compliant response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1498e2b-b0c6-4234-b8ef-6463c610b9c4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PIRAN COMPOSITES LTD. |
| Locality | NEWQUAY |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL27 7SE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Padstow |
| Westminster constituency | North Cornwall |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33191110 - Autoclaves

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2025 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1498e2b-b0c6-4234-b8ef-6463c610b9c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1498e2b-b0c6-4234-b8ef-6463c610b9c4
  8th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10c68cc8-5634-40e1-8a61-795b347f872d

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