--- title: "Tooling and Fixture Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bbb11859-4f60-42a8-8df2-2ada1ddcde9a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bbb11859-4f60-42a8-8df2-2ada1ddcde9a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bbb11859-4f60-42a8-8df2-2ada1ddcde9a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bbb11859-4f60-42a8-8df2-2ada1ddcde9a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL" published: "2017-06-07" --- # Tooling and Fixture Framework Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbb11859-4f60-42a8-8df2-2ada1ddcde9a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bbb11859-4f60-42a8-8df2-2ada1ddcde9a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bbb11859-4f60-42a8-8df2-2ada1ddcde9a.json) ## Summary The University of Bristol is seeking suppliers for the "Tooling and Fixture Framework" through a planning stage tender process. This project falls under the engineering services category, with opportunities located in the South West of England. The engagement end date is set for 23rd February 2018, and interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest to shape the procurement specifications. The procurement method will likely follow a Restricted Procedure under the Public Procurement Regulations 2015, pending outcomes from initial market interest. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the tooling and fixture design and manufacturing sector. Companies specialising in composite and polymer tooling, metallic tooling, machining, and intelligent tooling are particularly well-suited to compete for the upcoming framework agreements. Engaging in this market opportunity allows potential contractors to influence the tender process and align their capabilities with the University’s requirements, although participation does not guarantee short-listing in future stages of procurement. ## Notice The National Composite Centre intends to set up a Framework Agreement for the supply of Tooling and Fixture Design and/or Manufacture. The framework is likely to comprise of the following lots: 1. Composite & 'Polymer Block' Tooling 2. Metallic Tooling 3. Machining, Inspection & Assembly Fixture 4. RTM/Matched Tooling 5. "Intelligent tooling" - Tooling with added features such as embedded sensors, thermocouples etc 6. "Intelligent tooling" - Design, Procurement & Supply 7. Tooling & Fixture Design (only) 8. Tooling & Fixture Design, Procurement & Supply Suppliers are invited to express an interest for any of the lots above. This notice serves to alert the marketplace to this opportunity and the NCC invites interested contractors to lodge an initial expression of interest as detailed herein. Contractors may also provide any other information which they feel may support the NCC with scoping and planning for this exercise. Following receipt of Expressions of Interest, it is currently the intention of the NCC to utilise a Restricted Procedure route under the Public Procurement Regulations 2015, although this may be reviewed following the outcome of this PIN. Details and guidance on the procurement process will be provided within the tender documentation, including help and support in responding via the e-tendering portal. The NCC reserves the right to award all, none, or part of the business. Interested suppliers can express their interest in this opportunity by sending an email to zoe.sotan@nccuk.com. To be able to participate in this procurement they would also have to register on the University of Bristol e-tendering portal Bravo Solutions: https://tenders.bris.ac.uk Tender documents will be finalised following supplier feedback and issued thereafter. (Note: There are currently no tender documents at this stage - this stage is to understand market interest via expressions of interest only) Please note, the NCC intends to use the information gathered to shape the proposed procurement process and specification for this framework. Commercially confidential information should therefore be marked accordingly. Following consideration of responses the NCC may wish to engage in further discussions with the respondents which may also further help to inform any subsequent Tender documentation. Participating in this market sounding exercise will not guarantee short-listing at a later stage in the procurement, nor will non-participation in this market sounding exercise restrict access to the tender opportunity. As a result of feedback or for any other reason, the NCC may make the decision not to go ahead with any proposed procurement exercise. The NCC will not meet any costs incurred by any party in responding to this notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74980528-f12e-4750-bb4f-180a194215ae | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 | BS2 8BB | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71300000 - Engineering services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2017 at 10:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74980528-f12e-4750-bb4f-180a194215ae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74980528-f12e-4750-bb4f-180a194215ae 7th June 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://tenders.bris.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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