--- title: "1904/367/EML/COM/17 Robotic Stitching and Trimming Cell" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a63e4869-c0df-4ec6-a013-55946ea07b87" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a63e4869-c0df-4ec6-a013-55946ea07b87" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a63e4869-c0df-4ec6-a013-55946ea07b87.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a63e4869-c0df-4ec6-a013-55946ea07b87.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2018-06-08" --- # 1904/367/EML/COM/17 Robotic Stitching and Trimming Cell Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a63e4869-c0df-4ec6-a013-55946ea07b87 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a63e4869-c0df-4ec6-a013-55946ea07b87) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a63e4869-c0df-4ec6-a013-55946ea07b87.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is conducting an open tender for a Robotic Stitching and Trimming Cell, aimed at enhancing capabilities within the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, having received tenders until 26th March 2018 at 12 noon (UK time). The contract is valued at £443,500 and is categorised under machine tools, specifically for stitching and trimming complex textile preforms predominantly used in the aerospace and automotive industries. The successful contract period runs from 2nd April 2018 to 31st August 2018. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing machinery, especially those specialising in automation technology and textile processing. Companies that focus on robotic systems, engineers with expertise in machine tools, and textiles manufacturers capable of integrating robotic operations with materials like carbon fibre, Kevlar, and polyester would find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract could significantly contribute to business growth within the high-tech sectors of aerospace and automotive manufacturing. ## Notice 1904/367/EML/COM/17 Robotic Stitching and Trimming Cell The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Robotic Stitching and Trimming Cell on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement A robotic stitching and trimming cell is required. The cell will be used for stitching together complex shaped textile preforms (predominately carbon fibre) of geometries typically found in the aerospace and automotive industries. Stitching is likely to be required in these preforms for 5 main reasons: * Joining together of smaller shaped preforms into one large preform. * Stitching the edges to stabilise them. * Stitching around inserts or foam cores to locate them. * Stitching in specific places to control fibre movement or prevent wrinkling during forming processes. * Stitching in specific places to prevent fibre movement in subsequent resin injection processes. The cell will also have the capability to change the stitching head on the robot with an ultrasonic knife allowing the preform boundaries to be accurately cut. The cell will be mainly used for stitching and trimming of carbon fibre fabric preforms with geometries typical to those found in the automotive and aerospace industries. Glass and Kevlar fabrics may also need to be stitched. Stitching threads will be carbon, Kevlar, polyester or other thermoplastics. Due to the presence of electrically conductive carbon fibre the equipment should be suitably protected from conductive dust ingress. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an EU open procedure carried out in accordance with the Regulations ( 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: 26th March 2018 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1467e15-1078-4828-8678-22a580566609 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Jun 2018 | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £443,500 | | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PFAFF INDUSTRIESYSTEME UND MASCHINEN GMB | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42600000 - Machine tools ## Release History - 8 Jun 2018 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1467e15-1078-4828-8678-22a580566609 - 21 Feb 2018 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a99ef9b-9b37-4c56-a925-7c5fb0ab3279 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1467e15-1078-4828-8678-22a580566609 8th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a99ef9b-9b37-4c56-a925-7c5fb0ab3279 21st February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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