--- title: "Composite Injection Over Moulding Capability" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3c42bbef-7f2b-4cd6-bc93-b305c2d75aed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c42bbef-7f2b-4cd6-bc93-b305c2d75aed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c42bbef-7f2b-4cd6-bc93-b305c2d75aed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c42bbef-7f2b-4cd6-bc93-b305c2d75aed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL" published: "2016-12-01" --- # Composite Injection Over Moulding Capability Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c42bbef-7f2b-4cd6-bc93-b305c2d75aed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c42bbef-7f2b-4cd6-bc93-b305c2d75aed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c42bbef-7f2b-4cd6-bc93-b305c2d75aed.json) ## Summary The University of Bristol is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Composite Injection Over Moulding Capability," outlined under the industry category of miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery. The initiative aims to procure advanced machinery for manufacturing research and development with an emphasis on aerospace applications. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date for participation is set for 23rd February 2018. The procurement process will leverage early engagement with industry players to refine the specifications and requirements for the tender. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing equipment, particularly those that can provide advanced injection moulding solutions and related technologies. Companies with expertise in aerospace-grade materials and automated manufacturing processes will be particularly well-suited to compete. Participation in the early engagement phase may help organisations gather valuable insights and potentially influence the final tender specifications, enhancing their chances of success in the competitive procurement process. ## Notice The National Composites Centre intends to procure equipment to provide an Injection Over Moulding Capability to be used for manufacturing research and development purposes. The functional requirements for the capability are being confirmed with industry. It is envisaged that the equipment will deliver a state of the art injection overmoulding capability with the ability to: - Produce full scale components for aerospace and other industries. The anticipated working envelope will be of the order of magnitude of 1 square meter. - Offer a turnkey solution for thermoforming and injection process steps - Utilise a wide range of polymer materials, up to and including high performance aerospace grades. - Potentially utilise a flexible range of reinforcements in the injected material. - Demonstration and commissioning tooling may be included in the package - In process monitoring capabilities A degree of process automation and material transfer is being considered. The NCC intends to use the information gathered to shape the proposed procurement process and specification for this project. Commercially confidential information should therefore be marked accordingly. Following consideration of responses the NCC may wish to engage in further discussions with the respondents which may also further help to inform any subsequent Tender documentation. Participating in this market sounding exercise will not guarantee short-listing at a later stage in the procurement, nor will non-participation in this market sounding exercise restrict access to the tender opportunity.As a result of feedback or for any other reason, the NCC may make the decision not to go ahead with any proposed procurement exercise. The NCC will not meet any costs incurred by any party in responding to this notice. The NCC reserves the right to award all, none, or part of the business. To express an interest please contact mike.caddick@nccuk.com. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a5857c-de1a-42d9-ae71-958559271a2b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 7FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Emersons Green | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 1 Dec 2016 at 15:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a5857c-de1a-42d9-ae71-958559271a2b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a5857c-de1a-42d9-ae71-958559271a2b 1st December 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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