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title: "GB-Leeds: R/3495a- Laboratory Airlay Manufacturing Line"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS"
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# GB-Leeds: R/3495a- Laboratory Airlay Manufacturing Line

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-505a1537-da9a-4517-963b-640beabc5e78

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is currently engaged in the procurement process for a Laboratory Airlay Manufacturing Line, with a focus on machinery for textile production. This open tender, identified as R/3495a, will remain active until 6th February 2019. The project's estimated contract value is £500,000, with a minimum threshold of £100,000. The procurement is aimed at suppliers capable of providing versatile lab-scale airlay equipment for research and development, specifically in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 11th February 2019, lasting until 11th February 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in textile machinery and related goods to secure a contract with a prominent academic institution. Businesses with expertise in the development and supply of innovative textile processing equipment will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Competing in this procurement could enhance market presence and facilitate growth, especially for companies focused on research and development in the textile sector.

## Notice

The University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a R&D lab/pilot scale airlay machine. Highly versatile lab/pilot scale airlay equipment is required for the research and development work focusing on the processing of staple fibres of different polymer compositions. 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/a119c632-30ca-42ea-9099-46b9a9bbd92b |
| 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 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a119c632-30ca-42ea-9099-46b9a9bbd92b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a119c632-30ca-42ea-9099-46b9a9bbd92b
  4th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=367816532
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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