--- title: "3724/AMRC/JS/23 - Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Equipment Upgrade" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0bdbd937-712b-4825-aa2c-5b38aa5505ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0bdbd937-712b-4825-aa2c-5b38aa5505ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0bdbd937-712b-4825-aa2c-5b38aa5505ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0bdbd937-712b-4825-aa2c-5b38aa5505ca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2023-05-05" --- # 3724/AMRC/JS/23 - Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Equipment Upgrade Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bdbd937-712b-4825-aa2c-5b38aa5505ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0bdbd937-712b-4825-aa2c-5b38aa5505ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0bdbd937-712b-4825-aa2c-5b38aa5505ca.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield has initiated a tender process for the Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Equipment Upgrade on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The scope of requirement involves upgrading the fibre reinforced thermoplastic tape winding capabilities for pressure vessel winding. The tender, titled "3724/AMRC/JS/23 - Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Equipment Upgrade," is open for submissions until Friday 9th June 2023 at 12 noon (UK time). This tender offers an opportunity for businesses involved in workshop equipment, machine tools, and miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery to compete. Businesses capable of providing innovative solutions for upgrading winding equipment and associated software are well-suited for this tender. The procurement process follows an open procedure above the threshold, with a contract period starting on 11th July 2023 and ending on 29th March 2024. ## Notice 3724/AMRC/JS/23 - Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Equipment Upgrade The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Equipment Upgrade on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The AMRC Composite Centre (general information about the facility can be found at https://www.amrc.co.uk/facilities/composite-centre) has been performing research and development in filament winding since 2012, a technology which has proven very popular with both AMRC partner companies and local businesses. The original facility allowed for the winding of thermoset prepregs and wet-winding at standard tensions but did not have the full capability for melting & processing of thermoplastics. The AMRC now has a requirement for an upgrade to its fibre reinforced thermoplastic tape winding capabilities, relating to pressure vessel (PV) winding in particular. The equipment will be used on projects that work with both academia and industry to deliver cutting edge research into thermoplastic composites. Interlocked Laser Safe Enclosure An Interlocked Laser Safe Enclosure houses the entire system so the upgraded system must fit inside the enclosure. Please see Appendix A which shows the current dimensions of the enclosure. Upgrade We are looking for an innovative solution which is expected to comprise the following generic elements, but other solutions will be considered:- ? Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Head capable of accommodating both the existing 2 kW IPG Photonics Laser and HUMM3 Heating System (albeit not at the same time). ? A new Robot able to handle the Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Head ? Spindles to mount the pressure vessel being manufactured ? Associated software and equipment controller(s) for the operation of the equipment and tape planning Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is open procedure voluntarily conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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: Friday 9th June 2023 at 12 noon (UK time). 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/dfa2bbd1-8da9-47f9-83dc-f176c22fd314 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jul 2023 - 29 Mar 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 42600000 - Machine tools - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery - 43800000 - Workshop equipment ## Release History - 5 May 2023 at 07:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa2bbd1-8da9-47f9-83dc-f176c22fd314 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa2bbd1-8da9-47f9-83dc-f176c22fd314 5th May 2023 - 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 - https://www.amrc.co.uk/facilities/composite-centre ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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