--- title: "Large Scale Resin Infusion Capability" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c643014b-3960-4d95-9e7b-4fdd8ca084bb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c643014b-3960-4d95-9e7b-4fdd8ca084bb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c643014b-3960-4d95-9e7b-4fdd8ca084bb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c643014b-3960-4d95-9e7b-4fdd8ca084bb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL" published: "2017-08-18" --- # Large Scale Resin Infusion Capability Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c643014b-3960-4d95-9e7b-4fdd8ca084bb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c643014b-3960-4d95-9e7b-4fdd8ca084bb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c643014b-3960-4d95-9e7b-4fdd8ca084bb.json) ## Summary The University of Bristol, through the National Composites Centre (NCC), is initiating a tender for the "Large Scale Resin Infusion Capability". This procurement falls under the miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery category and is centred in Bristol, England. The tender process is currently in the active stage and will conclude on 18th September 2017. The project has an allocated budget of £220,000 and aims to enhance the team's capabilities in liquid composite moulding, supporting both manufacturing and research development programs. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in composite manufacturing and advanced machinery production. Companies that design and manufacture systems for resin infusion processes, particularly those capable of large-scale operations, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, suppliers offering comprehensive support packages, including installation and training, may find this tender to be a valuable avenue for growth, especially given the emphasis on innovation within the UK’s high-value manufacturing sector. ## Notice The National Composites Centre (NCC) is an independent, open-access national centre that delivers world-class innovation in the design and rapid manufacture of composites, and facilitates their widespread industrial exploitation. Liquid Composite Moulding (LCM) is one of the core competencies of the NCC and High-Value manufacturing in the UK. In this context, the NCC has identified a need to procure a Large Scale Resin Infusion (LSRI) Capability to directly support key manufacturing and research development programs, whilst widening the potential applicability of LCM processes to large components. This capability must be specified, procured and commissioned to ensure suitability for industrial research and development programs, as well as supporting the maturation of emerging manufacturing technologies from academia towards industrial application. A key requirement is for a robust system for injecting large resin volumes into a variety of preforms in either vacuum bagged or closed-mould processes. This equipment is to be primarily used in conjunction with a large oven, to produce high quality, high fibre volume fraction composite parts. The injection equipment shall therefore be capable of injecting preforms with both one and two-part resin systems, including aerospace grade epoxies. The system requires closed loop feedback control of key process variables. The scope of supply is summarised in the following list: Design Manufacture Factory acceptance testing Installation and commissioning Connection of services to the equipment Site acceptance testing Operator and maintenance training Comprehensive documentation Ongoing support and maintenance Full Specifications and details are within the tender pack located on the e-tendering Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6769c7-ce6c-4dc2-9b17-09356cb5e3fb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Dec 2017 - 10 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £220,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 | BS16 7FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Emersons Green | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 18 Aug 2017 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6769c7-ce6c-4dc2-9b17-09356cb5e3fb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6769c7-ce6c-4dc2-9b17-09356cb5e3fb 18th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://tenders.bris.ac.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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