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title: "GB-Leeds: R/3495b- Opener, Card, Cross-lapper and Needleloom system"
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# GB-Leeds: R/3495b- Opener, Card, Cross-lapper and Needleloom system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49184b25-0221-4b1d-a59f-39fe426fbce8

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is currently seeking tenders for the procurement of a Laboratory Opening Machine and a Laboratory Carding Machine, as detailed in tender ID BIP367817772. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified within the CPV code 42700000, which pertains to machinery for textile, apparel, and leather production. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 6th February 2019. The project is set to commence on 11th February 2019 and will run for a duration of three years, concluding on 11th February 2022. The tender is focused on Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom, with a budget value ranging between £100,000 and £500,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing and textile machinery sectors. Businesses that specialise in producing textile-based machinery, particularly those with capabilities in drylaid web formation and needlepunching systems, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on research and development could further attract innovative companies looking to expand their market presence and engage with a reputable educational institution. Interested parties should prepare to meet the procurement criteria set out by the University of Leeds to enhance their chances of success in this tender process.

## Notice

The University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a Laboratory Opening Machine and a Laboratory Carding Machine, Cross-lapper and Needle-punching system with control/operating system. A drylaid web formation and needlepunching system is required suitable for research and development purposes, consisting of a standalone fibre opener, and fully integrated hopper feed, worker-stripper card, crosslapper, needleloom and winder unit. The units should be fully guarded for safety purposes. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d983e155-7676-4c2d-ad89-8f4c4ce2e173 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2019 - 11 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42700000 - Machinery for textile, apparel and leather production

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2019 at 09:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d983e155-7676-4c2d-ad89-8f4c4ce2e173

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d983e155-7676-4c2d-ad89-8f4c4ce2e173
  4th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=367817772
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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