--- title: "Large Composites Curing Oven and Oven Feed-In Table for COMPASS (Composites at Speed and Scale) Facility" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a609c1b5-1385-4e80-8b03-ddf54712eb09" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a609c1b5-1385-4e80-8b03-ddf54712eb09" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a609c1b5-1385-4e80-8b03-ddf54712eb09.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a609c1b5-1385-4e80-8b03-ddf54712eb09.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2024-08-29" --- # Large Composites Curing Oven and Oven Feed-In Table for COMPASS (Composites at Speed and Scale) Facility Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a609c1b5-1385-4e80-8b03-ddf54712eb09 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a609c1b5-1385-4e80-8b03-ddf54712eb09) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a609c1b5-1385-4e80-8b03-ddf54712eb09.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract as part of its open procurement process for a "Large Composites Curing Oven and Oven Feed-In Table" to be used in the COMPASS (Composites at Speed and Scale) Facility under the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), Castings Group. Located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire, this facility will aid global composite manufacturing companies and end users. The procurement process began with a call for tenders in May 2024, and the contract was awarded to Ceramic Drying Systems Ltd on 27th August 2024. The installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing of the equipment are expected to commence by June 2025. The total project value is £865,000, with a contract duration of four years, starting from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing, particularly those specializing in composite materials and industrial ovens. The project requires a variety of services, including design, build, delivery, installation, commissioning, training, documentation, and maintenance. Companies with expertise in electric-powered oven systems and a strong track record in automated manufacturing processes would be well-suited to compete. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) are highly encouraged to participate, and successful bidders will have the potential to collaborate with leading industry players, thereby enhancing their business growth and market presence. ## Notice The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a 'Large Composites Curing Oven and Oven Feed-In Table' on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The AMRC has recently won HICOMS funding for an 'automated, large scale composites manufacturing centre', to create large scale composite component, to support global composite manufacturing companies and end users. This includes a 'fully automated layup and consolidation cell' which will require a 'Large Composites Curing Oven and Oven Feed-In Table' which is electric (rather than gas) powered. Within the 'fully automated layup and consolidation cell' the 'Large Composites Curing Oven and Oven Feed-In Table' will sit alongside a variety of other equipment, and will be in close proximity to the following:- -High Volume Deposition Cell - including Robot arms and guide rails -Press -Resin Injection Unit -Consolidation Station The procured 'Large Composites Curing Oven and Oven Feed-In Table' will be used regularly to cure a range of large epoxy resin-based composite materials (which could include other resin matrices such as cyanate ester and BMI) occasionally under vacuum conditions (exact conditions to be discussed in due course) for the aerospace sector. Key dates: The building that will host the 'automated large-scale composite manufacturing centre' will be brand new, and the keys to the facility are expected to be formally signed off and handed to the AMRC in January 2025 (subject to confirmation). It is anticipated that the 'Large Composites Curing Oven and Oven Feed-In Table' is required ready for installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing by the end of June 2025. The successful tenderer will be expected to work under guidance and instruction of the University's nominated lead contractors (under CDM regulations/requirements). In summary the design, build, Delivery, Installation/Commissioning/Acceptance Testing (FAT and SAT), Training, documentation (in English), warranty and annual service/maintenance (based on estimated annual usage of 500-1000 hours) are to be provided by the successful tenderer. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure 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: 21st June 2024 at 12:00 noon (UK time) Additional information: All expressions of interest must be made through The University of Sheffield's e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/ This is an open-tender exercise . The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing an interest on The University of Sheffield's e-tendering system:- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/ If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted by the In-Tend system. This can be accessed at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/ Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders is - Friday 21st June 2024 at 12 noon (UK time) Please note: The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above) on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract in Find a Tender Service or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is not subject to the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above). Delivery notes:- Delivery (plus installation/commissioning/acceptance) to AMRC Factory 2050, Europa Avenue, Tinsley, Sheffield, S9 1ZA ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff8dc73-6f8d-43bd-8ca0-fc2b39f919d6 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £865,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £490,000 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CERAMIC DRYING SYSTEMS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 39711360 - Ovens - 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens - 51135000 - Installation services of furnaces ## Release History - 29 Aug 2024 at 07:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff8dc73-6f8d-43bd-8ca0-fc2b39f919d6 - 24 Jun 2024 at 13:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808a88b7-86a7-469b-9116-c55cb9b56353 - 14 Jun 2024 at 08:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808a88b7-86a7-469b-9116-c55cb9b56353 - 30 May 2024 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808a88b7-86a7-469b-9116-c55cb9b56353 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff8dc73-6f8d-43bd-8ca0-fc2b39f919d6 29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808a88b7-86a7-469b-9116-c55cb9b56353 24th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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