--- title: "4153/AMRC/GM/24 Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell R2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d2a1d98-6d22-459d-b268-610e4dd759ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d2a1d98-6d22-459d-b268-610e4dd759ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d2a1d98-6d22-459d-b268-610e4dd759ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d2a1d98-6d22-459d-b268-610e4dd759ba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2024-05-07" --- # 4153/AMRC/GM/24 Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell R2 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d2a1d98-6d22-459d-b268-610e4dd759ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d2a1d98-6d22-459d-b268-610e4dd759ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d2a1d98-6d22-459d-b268-610e4dd759ba.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield has initiated a tender process for the development of a Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This equipment is intended for commercial and grant-funded projects focused on research into fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites. The procurement method is an EU open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The closing date for tenders is June 7, 2024, at 12 noon (UK time). The contract period is set to start on July 8, 2024. This tender by the University of Sheffield presents an opportunity for businesses interested in supplying industrial machinery and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are deemed suitable to participate in this open procedure. Businesses in the machinery industry, particularly those involved in special-purpose machine tools and industrial robots, are well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially fostering growth and collaboration within the industry. ## Notice 4153/AMRC/GM/24 Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell R2 The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Composite Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The University of Sheffield (AMRC Composites Centre) has a requirement for an open access Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell. This equipment will be used on commercial and grant funded projects that work with both academia and industry partners to deliver cutting edge research into fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites. The equipment consists of 2 major assets, which need to be supplied by the same company as part of this tender. -Fibre reinforced thermoplastic tape development line -Slitting machine for thermoplastic tapes Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an EU open procedure 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: June 7, 2024 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield 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 your interest on the University'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 via 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: June 7, 2024 at 12 noon (UK time). Delivery Notes Following successful Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) at the supplier's site, all equipment shall be delivered, positioned and tested at AMRC (University of Sheffield) - Factory of the Future, Advanced Manufacturing Park, Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham S60 5TZ. Funding Description EPSRC Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eab3f64c-8c3d-43a8-9057-8b0c8b24b68a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 | | 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 ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 42600000 - Machine tools - 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery - 42997300 - Industrial robots ## Release History - 7 May 2024 at 12:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eab3f64c-8c3d-43a8-9057-8b0c8b24b68a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eab3f64c-8c3d-43a8-9057-8b0c8b24b68a 7th May 2024 - 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.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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