--- title: "Composite Materials Press" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b7f4cef-1ae2-4d88-9052-4135b75137e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b7f4cef-1ae2-4d88-9052-4135b75137e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b7f4cef-1ae2-4d88-9052-4135b75137e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b7f4cef-1ae2-4d88-9052-4135b75137e9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING" published: "2022-02-21" --- # Composite Materials Press Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b7f4cef-1ae2-4d88-9052-4135b75137e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b7f4cef-1ae2-4d88-9052-4135b75137e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b7f4cef-1ae2-4d88-9052-4135b75137e9.json) ## Summary The University of Portsmouth is currently seeking a supplier for the provision, delivery, and installation of a Composite Materials Press as part of its advanced materials projects. This procurement is classified under the industry category of presses and machine tools. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 1st March 2022. The successful contract will commence on 1st April 2022 and conclude by 1st April 2024, with the delivery address located in Portsmouth, South East England. This tender is being conducted through an open procedure below the threshold. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in providing advanced machinery and equipment. Companies with experience in manufacturing or supplying machine tools, particularly those capable of fulfilling the specified technical and operational requirements, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The need for a composite materials press will align with firms involved in materials science, engineering, or equipment installation and service, enabling them to expand their market presence through collaboration with a reputable educational institution. ## Notice 21-SJM-041 Composite Materials Press We are seeking a supplier that can supply, deliver and install a Composite materials press. The Composite Materials press is needed for projects within the area of advanced materials at the University of Portsmouth. The press will be used to produce a range of composite materials, including those with natural and synthetic fibres and other types of reinforcement. These facilities are to be integrated into research activities, teaching activities, and industrial engagement. The press sought must meet technical and size requirements including: 1. Equipped with heating and cooling platens with maximum heating capacity up to 400 C. 2. Minimum force: 50 MPa or more - Note : see Clarification 3. Platen size dimensions : 400 mm x 400 mm to 500mm x 500mm 4. Floor area (maximum): 1800 x 1200 mm2 5. Max height: 1950mm and max width: 1200 mm 6. When packaged (including any crates, pallets, beams or other supporting materials as well as necessary equipment to move the items) must fit through doorway: height 2000mm x width 1200mm 7. Max weight 1,100 kg 8. Stroke: 300 mm or above 9. Have programmable temperature settings and programmable temperature cycles 10. Have programmable pressure settings and programmable pressure cycle 11. Have adjustable strokes 12. Equipped with data display and defects display 13. Equipped with automatic, manual selector and data acquisition system Further details explained within the ITT. Suppliers are expected to demonstrate their equipment via Video link, and provide suitable samples. See ITT for further details. A Supplier questionnaire will be used for a suitability assessment To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/ Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/544b02cf-fa51-48bf-8e8a-20f5bd1dc4e4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 1 Apr 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 3AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42600000 - Machine tools - 42636000 - Presses ## Release History - 21 Feb 2022 at 17:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/544b02cf-fa51-48bf-8e8a-20f5bd1dc4e4 - 16 Feb 2022 at 09:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/544b02cf-fa51-48bf-8e8a-20f5bd1dc4e4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/544b02cf-fa51-48bf-8e8a-20f5bd1dc4e4 21st February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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