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title: "The Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Large Scale Composite Oven"
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# The Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Large Scale Composite Oven

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f78c3dc-21d2-4293-9627-824d1d0199b3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Bristol, which is seeking to procure a large-scale composite curing oven. This initiative falls under the miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery category, targeting the aerospace industry and applicable to sectors such as automotive, marine, and oil and gas. The procurement method used is selective, under a restricted procedure, with the tender having been awarded on 8 February 2018. The contract is set to last until 8 February 2021, and although the tender period concluded on 20 October 2017, the project remains relevant for businesses interested in composite manufacturing capabilities.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for companies engaged in manufacturing and supplying industrial machinery, specifically those with expertise in composite materials. Businesses that specialise in the design, installation, and maintenance of large-scale production equipment, particularly those targeting aerospace applications, would be well-suited to compete. The focus on developing innovative technologies for industries emphasises the necessity for skilled suppliers capable of delivering advanced manufacturing solutions.

## Notice

Out-of-autoclave (OoA) manufacturing has established itself as a way to process next-generation composite structures, and is seen to be a crucial area for development. In this context, the NCC has identified a need to procure a suite of equipment, to provide a Large Scale Capability to directly support key Aerospace and other sectors such as Automotive, Marine and Oil and Gas research and development programs. This procurement is for a composite curing oven capable of producing class 1 aero structures up to 20 metres in length to directly support key manufacturing research and development programs The capability shall be specified, procured and commissioned to ensure suitability for industrial research and development programs as well as supporting maturation of emerging manufacturing technologies from academia toward industrial application. The National Composites Centre (NCC) is planning on placing an order in quarter 1 2018 for an Oven capable of curing and supporting the infusion of composite components of up to circa 20m x 5m x 2.5m. Expected delivery date of quarter 4 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8cf6b38-53f1-4cda-8391-9c7bb3143a23 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2018 - 8 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £998,996 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £998,996 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS2 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELECTROTHERM ELECTRICAL AND METAL PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2018 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8cf6b38-53f1-4cda-8391-9c7bb3143a23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8cf6b38-53f1-4cda-8391-9c7bb3143a23
  12th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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