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title: "1622/323/ML/COM/17 Circumferential Braiding Facility"
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# 1622/323/ML/COM/17 Circumferential Braiding Facility

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09e679af-c688-49f0-b7bb-a8bfe715cb1e

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting an open tender for the procurement of a Circumferential Braiding Facility intended for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's new Composites Facility, located in Catcliffe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The tender's deadline for submission is 18th April 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). The expected contract value is £800,000, with a minimum value of £750,000. This procurement process is classified under miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery and falls within the goods category. The anticipated contract period will commence on 10th May 2017 and conclude on 31st July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply, installation, and commissioning of industrial machinery, particularly those specialising in high-performance fibres and complex manufacturing processes. Companies with capabilities in creating flexible and customisable manufacturing systems would be especially well-suited to respond. As this is an above EU threshold open procedure, it encourages participation from a broad range of suppliers who can meet the specified industrial standards and operational requirements.

## Notice

1622/323/ML/COM/17 Circumferential Braiding Facility The University of Sheffield wished to invite tenders for a Circumferential Braiding Facility for supply to the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's, new Composites Facility. Scope of requirement: Supply, installation and commissioning of a Circumferential Braiding Facility to support industrial scale manufacture of Complex Non-Axisymmetric Components Using High Performance Fibres in Multi-Axial Orientations. As such, the facility must be flexible, reconfigurable and lend itself to a high level of customisation whilst being constructed to industrial standards in a manner appropriate for industrial use. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an above EU threshold open tender exercises . The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 18th of April 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Documents may be downloaded from the University's electronic tendering portal - https//in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Delivery Notes Delivery to Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Catcliffe, Rotherham. South Yorkshire Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ccfa78-d7ec-49ed-913c-c101e0881947 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £794,000 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42630000 - Metal-working machine tools
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 42940000 - Machinery for the heat treatment of materials
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2017 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ccfa78-d7ec-49ed-913c-c101e0881947
- 16 Mar 2017 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a401a8-b6b8-47c2-abb7-94afb7d79f20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ccfa78-d7ec-49ed-913c-c101e0881947
  5th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a401a8-b6b8-47c2-abb7-94afb7d79f20
  16th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Provenance

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