--- title: "21-SJM-065 Composite Materials Press" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d155a9f-3adb-403a-8696-23f58c93f0e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d155a9f-3adb-403a-8696-23f58c93f0e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d155a9f-3adb-403a-8696-23f58c93f0e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d155a9f-3adb-403a-8696-23f58c93f0e4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING" published: "2022-04-25" --- # 21-SJM-065 Composite Materials Press Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d155a9f-3adb-403a-8696-23f58c93f0e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d155a9f-3adb-403a-8696-23f58c93f0e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d155a9f-3adb-403a-8696-23f58c93f0e4.json) ## Summary The University of Portsmouth is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a Composite Materials Press (tender title: 21-SJM-065 Composite Materials Press). This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Presses" and "Machine tools," is currently in the Tender stage and will close for applications on 10th May 2022. The press is intended for projects related to advanced materials, supporting research, teaching, and industrial engagement activities. Interested suppliers must register and express interest on the University of Portsmouth’s In-Tend webpage. The contract period is set to begin on 2nd June 2022 and expire on 2nd June 2024. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in machinery and composite materials. Companies capable of meeting the specified technical requirements and those able to demonstrate their products through video presentations will be particularly well-suited to compete. Suppliers that can provide innovative solutions and high-quality equipment may find this to be a lucrative project that enhances their business visibility and growth within the educational and research sectors. ## Notice 21-SJM-065 Composite Materials Press We are seeking a supplier that can supply, deliver and install a Composite materials press. The Composite Materials press is needed for projects within the area of advanced materials at the University of Portsmouth. The press will be used to produce a range of composite materials, including those with natural and synthetic fibres and other types of reinforcement. These facilities are to be integrated into research activities, teaching activities, and industrial engagement. The press sought must meet technical and size requirements including: 1. Equipped with heating and cooling platens with maximum heating capacity up to 400 C. 2. Minimum: 50 tonnes of compaction force/5 MPa of compaction pressure 3. Platen size dimensions : 400 mm x 400 mm to 500mm x 500mm 4. Floor area (maximum): 1800 x 1200 mm2 5. Max height: 1950mm and max width: 1200 mm 6. When packaged (including any crates, pallets, beams or other supporting materials as well as necessary equipment to move the items) must fit through doorway: height 2000mm x width 1200mm 7. Max weight 1,100 kg 8. Stroke: 300 mm or above 9. Have programmable temperature settings and programmable temperature cycles 10. Have programmable pressure settings and programmable pressure cycle 11. Have adjustable strokes 12. Equipped with data display and defects display 13. Equipped with automatic, manual selector and data acquisition system Further details explained within the ITT. Suppliers are expected to demonstrate their equipment via Video link, and provide suitable samples. See ITT for further details. A Supplier questionnaire will be used for a suitability assessment. Note this tender was advertised previously but failed to progress. The Specification has been updated and changed. To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/ Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9889408c-5900-41e3-b43e-399ccb572593 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jun 2022 - 2 Jun 2024 | | 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 PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 3AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42600000 - Machine tools - 42636000 - Presses ## Release History - 25 Apr 2022 at 14:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9889408c-5900-41e3-b43e-399ccb572593 - 25 Apr 2022 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9889408c-5900-41e3-b43e-399ccb572593 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9889408c-5900-41e3-b43e-399ccb572593 25th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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