--- title: "3950/AMRC/GM/23 Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-474446ef-1141-4bb6-82c9-b7323215434a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-474446ef-1141-4bb6-82c9-b7323215434a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-474446ef-1141-4bb6-82c9-b7323215434a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-474446ef-1141-4bb6-82c9-b7323215434a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2023-12-15" --- # 3950/AMRC/GM/23 Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-474446ef-1141-4bb6-82c9-b7323215434a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-474446ef-1141-4bb6-82c9-b7323215434a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-474446ef-1141-4bb6-82c9-b7323215434a.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield has initiated a tender process for the procurement of a Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The tender process, an EU open procedure conducted in accordance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015, involves the supply of equipment for research into fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites, including a production line and slitting machine. The closing date for tender submissions is February 2, 2024, at 12 noon (UK time). This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in machine tools, special-purpose machinery, and workshop equipment to compete and collaborate on cutting-edge research projects with academia and industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to engage with this tender, offering growth opportunities in the goods sector from March 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. ## Notice 3950/AMRC/GM/23 Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell 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 Centre at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The 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 to deliver cutting edge research into fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites. The equipment consists of 2 major components, 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: February 2, 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: February 2, 2024 at 12 noon (UK time). Delivery Notes AMRC (University ofSheffield) - Factory of the Future, Advanced Manufacturing Park, Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham S60 5TZ. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe6e2c1-c8dc-4c91-bee8-0a669559c069 | | 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 | 15 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 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 - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 42600000 - Machine tools - 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery - 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery - 43800000 - Workshop equipment ## Release History - 15 Dec 2023 at 13:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe6e2c1-c8dc-4c91-bee8-0a669559c069 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe6e2c1-c8dc-4c91-bee8-0a669559c069 15th December 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.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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