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title: "Request for Information - ASCEND Demonstrator"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Request for Information - ASCEND Demonstrator

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8137270-1671-42dc-93ba-4d7938c65b88

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has published a tender titled "Request for Information - ASCEND Demonstrator" in the services category. The procurement is for the design, manufacture, and delivery of braiding and consolidation tooling for carbon fibre reinforced parts. The deadline for submissions is 15th March 2024. The contract period is from 31st May 2024 to 30th May 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the minimum contract value is GBP 25,000, with a total value of GBP 50,000. The tender is suitable for SMEs.

This tender from the University of Bristol offers an opportunity for businesses to partner in the ASCEND programme for high-volume composite technologies. Companies experienced in general and special-purpose machinery are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is at the tender stage, providing a chance for interested suppliers to engage with the University to showcase their capabilities in this niche area.

## Notice

The NCC is looking for a sub-contract partner to provide the design, manufacture, inspection, testing and delivery of braiding and consolidation tooling suitable for a number of demonstrator thermoplastic matrix, carbon fibre reinforced parts, as part of the ASCEND programme. This is an initial request for information to help develop the tender specification. https://www.gknaerospace.com/en/newsroom/news-releases/2021/gkn-aerospace-and-partners-launch-ascend-to-accelerate-high-volume-composite-technologies/?linkId=100000036077164 Additional information: If you are interested in this tender please register your interest on the UoB tender portal (Jaggaer) https://tenders.bris.ac.uk this address will take you to the tender portal home page, where you can register/Login. You will need to register and login to see the tender details. Once registered log in and select the globe icon on the left of the window. Select ITT/RFQ and then ITT/RFQ Open to All Suppliers and the ITT you are looking for is itt_1447 - ASCEND Demonstrator.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a036f64-6710-41f2-89e6-ec4076cfaa55 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 May 2024 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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

- 28 Feb 2024 at 08:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a036f64-6710-41f2-89e6-ec4076cfaa55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a036f64-6710-41f2-89e6-ec4076cfaa55
  28th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  University of Bristol Tender Portal.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gknaerospace.com/en/newsroom/news-releases/2021/gkn-aerospace-and-partners-launch-ascend-to-accelerate-high-volume-composite-technologies/?linkId=100000036077164

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