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title: "Composite Ply Cutter"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Composite Ply Cutter

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2b04c49-165e-4369-a92d-2682b880ccba

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Composite Ply Cutter" to provide equipment for cutting composite dry fabric and pre-impregnated materials, along with a 3-year maintenance and support contract. This procurement falls under the "Workshop equipment" industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract value is approximately £290,620, and it was awarded on 1st June 2021, with a contract period that runs from 8th June 2021 to 31st July 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period having ended on 17th May 2021.

This opportunity could significantly benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in manufacturing or providing maintenance services for workshop equipment. Organisations with expertise in composite materials and related support services would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. Engaging in this contract could not only enhance business visibility but also offer long-term relationships with a prestigious academic institution, thus facilitating potential growth and expansion within the sector.

## Notice

Equipment to cut composite dry fabric and pre-impregnated materials and associated 3-year maintenance and support contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a02a70e-61bb-4a2f-b09e-a931d1e0f98c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,912 |
| 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 | BS1 5DS |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EASTMAN MACHINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43800000 - Workshop equipment

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2021 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a02a70e-61bb-4a2f-b09e-a931d1e0f98c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a02a70e-61bb-4a2f-b09e-a931d1e0f98c
  12th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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