--- title: "3724/AMRC/JS/23 - Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Equipment Upgrade - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-67b061e1-c260-401c-afb6-b83f9ed47c36" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67b061e1-c260-401c-afb6-b83f9ed47c36" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67b061e1-c260-401c-afb6-b83f9ed47c36.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67b061e1-c260-401c-afb6-b83f9ed47c36.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2023-12-14" --- # 3724/AMRC/JS/23 - Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Equipment Upgrade - AWARD Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67b061e1-c260-401c-afb6-b83f9ed47c36 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67b061e1-c260-401c-afb6-b83f9ed47c36) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67b061e1-c260-401c-afb6-b83f9ed47c36.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield has recently awarded a contract for the Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Equipment Upgrade in collaboration with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This procurement falls under the industrial machinery category and was conducted through an open procedure. The tender process has been completed, with the contract starting on July 11, 2023, and ending on March 29, 2024. The closing date for tender submissions was Friday, 9th June 2023. This contract presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in industrial machinery solutions, particularly those involved in fibre reinforced thermoplastic technologies. Companies with experience in developing innovative equipment such as winding heads, robots, spindles, and associated software for thermoplastic composites would be well-suited to compete. The University of Sheffield, as the contracting authority, is driving this initiative to enhance its research capabilities and foster collaborations between academia and industry in the field of composite materials. ## Notice 3724/AMRC/JS/23 - Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Equipment Upgrade The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Equipment Upgrade on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The AMRC Composite Centre (general information about the facility can be found at https://www.amrc.co.uk/facilities/composite-centre) has been performing research and development in filament winding since 2012, a technology which has proven very popular with both AMRC partner companies and local businesses. The original facility allowed for the winding of thermoset prepregs and wet-winding at standard tensions but did not have the full capability for melting & processing of thermoplastics. The AMRC now has a requirement for an upgrade to its fibre reinforced thermoplastic tape winding capabilities, relating to pressure vessel (PV) winding in particular. The equipment will be used on projects that work with both academia and industry to deliver cutting edge research into thermoplastic composites. Interlocked Laser Safe Enclosure An Interlocked Laser Safe Enclosure houses the entire system so the upgraded system must fit inside the enclosure. Please see Appendix A which shows the current dimensions of the enclosure. Upgrade We are looking for an innovative solution which is expected to comprise the following generic elements, but other solutions will be considered:- ? Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Head capable of accommodating both the existing 2 kW IPG Photonics Laser and HUMM3 Heating System (albeit not at the same time). ? A new Robot able to handle the Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Head ? Spindles to mount the pressure vessel being manufactured ? Associated software and equipment controller(s) for the operation of the equipment and tape planning Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is open procedure voluntarily conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Friday 9th June 2023 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd91037-b176-4d8c-824b-379005f4ab74 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Nov 2023 | | Contract period | 10 Jul 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £238,000 | | 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 SHEFFIELD | | Locality | ROTHERHAM | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S60 5TZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham | | Local authority | Rotherham | | Electoral ward | Rother Vale | | Westminster constituency | Rotherham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ADDCOMPOSITES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery ## Release History - 14 Dec 2023 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd91037-b176-4d8c-824b-379005f4ab74 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd91037-b176-4d8c-824b-379005f4ab74 14th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield - https://www.amrc.co.uk/facilities/composite-centre ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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