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title: "Tooling and Fixture Framework Agreement at the National Composites Centre"
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# Tooling and Fixture Framework Agreement at the National Composites Centre

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56ba5804-26d1-43b5-856f-077a9a4299fa

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is initiating a procurement process titled "Tooling and Fixture Framework Agreement at the National Composites Centre," aimed at establishing a framework for the design, manufacture, and supply of various tooling and fixtures. The procurement, classified under miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery, is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline set for 18th October 2018. This opportunity is located at the Bristol and Bath Science Park, BS16 7FS, England, and follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure due to its value above threshold.

This framework agreement presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and design of tooling, especially those capable of delivering bespoke solutions across multiple lots, including composite and metallic tooling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider participating, leveraging niche capabilities in advanced manufacturing processes. Companies with expertise in embedded technologies for intelligent tooling and those able to handle complex machining and inspection processes will find themselves particularly well-positioned to compete in this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The University of Bristol, on behalf of the National Composite Centre is looking to establish a Framework Agreement for the Design, Manufacture and Supply of Tooling and Fixture to the National Composites Centre. This Framework Agreement will comprise of the following Lots: Lot 1 Composite Tooling (Tooling manufactured from a polymer composite material) Lot 2 Polymer Block Tooling Lot 3 Metallic Tooling Lot 4 Machining, Inspection & Assembly Fixtures Lot 5 Matched Tooling Lot 6 Intelligent Tooling (i.e. Tooling that has a degree of articulation controlled by actuators integrated in to the manufacturing process) Lot 7 Tooling Design (only) Lot 8 Tooling Design, Procurement & Supply

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ae7cdef-04a0-4f7c-8790-b9d64abe9b95 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2019 - 17 Jan 2022 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 7FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Emersons Green |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2018 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ae7cdef-04a0-4f7c-8790-b9d64abe9b95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ae7cdef-04a0-4f7c-8790-b9d64abe9b95
  17th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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