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title: "GB-Leeds: R/3495e- Thermal Calender Unit"
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# GB-Leeds: R/3495e- Thermal Calender Unit

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c33a156-7905-48dc-b582-b550cc569292

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is currently conducting a procurement process for a lab/pilot-scale thermal calender unit, aimed at supporting research and development work in the textiles and fabrics industry. This tender falls under the category of goods and is classified as CPV code 42932000, specifically for calendering machines. The tender was published on 2nd January 2019 and is set to close on 16th January 2019, with the contract period beginning on 23rd January 2019 and lasting until 23rd January 2022. This procurement is being carried out through an open procedure, and the total contract value is estimated at £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000. The delivery address for the goods is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity may present significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing calendering machines and related technologies. Companies with expertise in thermal bonding and lamination of nonwoven fabrics would be particularly well-suited to submit a bid. Additionally, this contract represents a chance for SMEs to engage in R&D collaborations with the University of Leeds, thereby enhancing their market presence and capabilities in the textile machinery sector.

## Notice

The University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a lab/pilot-scale thermal calender. A calender suitable for thermal bonding and/or lamination of nonwoven fabrics is required to support R&D work. The system should be capable of thermal bonding, as well as lamination of preformed webs/fabrics. 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/611ebbe2-239c-4850-9c03-72d85d689095 |
| 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 | 2 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2019 - 23 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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

- 42932000 - Calendering machines

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2019 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611ebbe2-239c-4850-9c03-72d85d689095

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611ebbe2-239c-4850-9c03-72d85d689095
  2nd January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leeds:-R/3495e--Thermal-Calender-Unit/8298GBPM62
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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