--- title: "Tool Heating System for COMPASS (Composites at Speed and Scale) Facility" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2bbf8a56-bc08-4492-a1d8-3e7154753084" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2bbf8a56-bc08-4492-a1d8-3e7154753084" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bbf8a56-bc08-4492-a1d8-3e7154753084.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bbf8a56-bc08-4492-a1d8-3e7154753084.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2024-04-23" --- # Tool Heating System for COMPASS (Composites at Speed and Scale) Facility Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bbf8a56-bc08-4492-a1d8-3e7154753084 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2bbf8a56-bc08-4492-a1d8-3e7154753084) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bbf8a56-bc08-4492-a1d8-3e7154753084.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for a 'Tool Heating System for COMPASS (Composites at Speed and Scale) Facility' for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group in South Yorkshire. The procurement stage is currently at award status with a value of £615,000 GBP. The deadline for tenders was April 2nd, 2024, and the contract period is from April 30th, 2024, to April 29th, 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure for goods related to heating equipment and presses. The location for delivery is in Sheffield, England. This procurement opportunity for a 'Tool Heating System' by the University of Sheffield can benefit businesses in the heating equipment and presses industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in manufacturing, particularly in the Automotive and Aerospace sectors, are well-suited to compete. The University is particularly interested in a modular and flexible system that can produce low volumes of prototype parts. The tender process is open, and interested parties must access the tender documentation on the University's e-tendering system. The University plays the role of buyer in this procurement process. ## Notice The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a 'Tool Heating System for COMPASS (Composites at Speed and Scale) Facility' on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The AMRC has recently won HICOMS funding for an 'automated, large scale composites manufacturing centre', including a 'fully automated layup and consolidation cell' which will require a 'Tool Heating System'. Within the 'Fully Automated Layup and consolidation cell' the 'Tool Heating System' will sit alongside a variety of other equipment, and will be in close proximity to the following:- -High Volume Deposition Cell - including Robot arms and guide rails -Press -Resin Injection Unit -Consolidation Station -Oven Feed table. Important - Please note it is anticipated that the 'Tool Heating System' will be made up of two shipment batches, with batch 1 (6 individual units) required to be ready for installation and SAT and used with an existing 3m press tool no later than end of May 2024 and batch 2 (8 individual units) ready around March 2025 due to building of the COMPASS facility which is currently under construction and will be used to heat a 10m tool on a Langzauner press which is on order. For the avoidance of doubt, the 14 individual units may be used in various combinations within the new COMPASS facility. The 'Tool Heating System' is to be used in conjunction with a hydraulic press (already on order from Langzauner (model/type number LZT-OK-2400-SO) and installation/commissioning and acceptance testing is expected to be completed by summer 2025) and an AMRC customer supplied matched die, metallic mould tool for manufacturing research into the production of large polymer composite components using several potential processes, including (but not limited to): - -Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM); -High Pressure Resin Transfer Moulding (HP-RTM) -Gap RTM/ Infusion; -Wet Compression Moulding It is envisaged that the 'Tool Heating System' will be used with the new Langzauner press, but could be used as standalone units (e.g. connected to a self-clamping mould tool). It will manufacture low volumes of prototype / demonstrator parts for, primarily, the Automotive and Aerospace markets. In view of this the University is looking for a modular / flexible 'Tool Heating System'. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure. 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: Tuesday 2nd April 2024 at 17:00 (UK time). Additional information: All expressions of interest must be made through The University of Sheffield's e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/ This is an open-tender exercise . The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing an interest on The University of Sheffield's e-tendering system:- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/ If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted by the In-Tend system. This can be accessed at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/ Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders is - Tuesday 2nd April 2024 at 17:00 (UK time) Please note: The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above) on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract in Find a Tender Service or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is not subject to the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68096970-5697-46ce-b6ed-4f120f05ed12 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2024 - 29 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £615,000 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ICS COOL ENERGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 39715200 - Heating equipment - 42636000 - Presses - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 23 Apr 2024 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68096970-5697-46ce-b6ed-4f120f05ed12 - 28 Mar 2024 at 16:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56917060-339e-4dc6-8598-3aa0d7efd514 - 22 Mar 2024 at 08:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56917060-339e-4dc6-8598-3aa0d7efd514 - 7 Mar 2024 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56917060-339e-4dc6-8598-3aa0d7efd514 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68096970-5697-46ce-b6ed-4f120f05ed12 23rd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56917060-339e-4dc6-8598-3aa0d7efd514 28th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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