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title: "Understanding the Growth Potential of the UK Composites Industry - Quantitative Evidence Study"
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# Understanding the Growth Potential of the UK Composites Industry - Quantitative Evidence Study

Buyer: KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ebb0cac-bba3-4b04-ae0a-be5c8b9b53be

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## Summary

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited is conducting a tender for the contract titled "Understanding the Growth Potential of the UK Composites Industry - Quantitative Evidence Study." The procurement process falls under the category of research and development consultancy services, with a valued contract of £40,000 and an open procedure procurement method. The tender period ends on 4 December 2019, and the contract is scheduled to begin on 17 December 2019, running through to 16 March 2020. This initiative aims to gather updated data to support policymaking for various sectors identified as having significant growth potential, including aerospace, automotive, and defence, among others, particularly within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research, data analysis, and consultancy, especially those specialising in composites and advanced materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as there may be a strong demand for innovative approaches to data gathering and analysis in alignment with the sectors highlighted in the study. Companies looking to diversify their portfolios or expand their influence within the composites industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

A number of studies have concluded that there are considerable opportunities for polymer composites growth in different industrial sectors in the UK. Based on a strategy report published by the Composites Leadership Forum (CLF) in 2016, the eight sectors identified as having the highest growth potential, in order of maximum predicted value in 2030, are: 1. Aerospace 2. Automotive 3. Construction 4. Defence 5. Renewables 6. Oil & Gas 7. Marine 8. Rail In order to assist with future policymaking, BEIS has highlighted the need to carry out a refresh of the underpinning data contained within the 2016 CLF report. The study has also been requested and will be used by industry and representative sector bodies (eg Composites UK, Chemistry Council) to inform their wider communities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/618ff26e-9a69-4495-b941-276a8ddd8d92 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2019 - 16 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N1 0QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2019 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/618ff26e-9a69-4495-b941-276a8ddd8d92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/618ff26e-9a69-4495-b941-276a8ddd8d92
  4th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b07e3870-568b-4bf3-bbdb-9becbbf98839
  UK Composites Market Study
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6844bbda-0a16-4f89-a2b2-b3e1f6bafa5a
  KTN Ts&Cs

## Notice URLs

- http://ktn-uk.co.uk

## Provenance

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