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title: "1834/356/MY/COM/17 High Tension Filament Winder"
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# 1834/356/MY/COM/17 High Tension Filament Winder

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d07124df-afe7-4880-9f4d-353e06f0fc58

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has recently concluded a procurement process for the "High Tension Filament Winder," intended for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This procurement, classified under the special-purpose products category (CPV 39230000), followed an open procedure compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender was initially published on 6th December 2017, with a submission deadline of 8th January 2018. The overall contract value was set at £600,000, with a contract period beginning on 15th January 2018 and ending on 31st August 2018. The tender required delivery to Yorkshire and the Humber region in the UK.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in high-precision manufacturing equipment, particularly those involved in aerospace, automotive, energy, and industrial markets. Companies with expertise in composite materials and advanced machinery, especially those that can offer innovative solutions for filament winding, would be well-positioned to compete. As a substantial investment by a renowned educational institution, this contract may lead to further collaborative projects and enhance capabilities in advanced manufacturing technologies.

## Notice

1834/356/MY/COM/17 Filament Winder The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a High Tension Filament Winder on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Composites Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The AMRC would like to expand its filament winding capability to include high temperature processing coupled with high tension capability to allow the manufacture of thermoplastic thick walled composite components as well as many other applications in the aerospace, automotive, energy & industrial markets. The new equipment may also add a host of other capabilities not present on current equipment such as high pre-tensioning of mandrels, vessel liner pressurisation, ability to use delicate mandrels, integrated mandrel heating, binder spray system and even fibre placement technology. 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: 8th January 2018 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd56f68-1c94-42ba-9bf0-50be5332d35d |
| 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 | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MF TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 39230000 - Special-purpose product
- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 43800000 - Workshop equipment

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2018 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd56f68-1c94-42ba-9bf0-50be5332d35d
- 6 Dec 2017 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c0ee6d6-badf-4678-a9ee-23285e10f321

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd56f68-1c94-42ba-9bf0-50be5332d35d
  7th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c0ee6d6-badf-4678-a9ee-23285e10f321
  6th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Provenance

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