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title: "Procurement of a Multiaxial Forming Station for the Automated Preforming Cell"
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# Procurement of a Multiaxial Forming Station for the Automated Preforming Cell

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eca2c348-5237-49e7-ae62-0728db6746a7

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is seeking suppliers for a tender entitled "Procurement of a Multiaxial Forming Station for the Automated Preforming Cell." This procurement falls within the miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery category (CPV Code: 42900000) and is based in Bristol, England. The tender is currently in the open stage and is set to close on 13th September 2018. The contract period will commence on 30th November 2018 and run until 31st May 2021. This open procedure is aimed at establishing a contract for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and training for a new forming station to be used in high volume manufacturing processes across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and wind industries.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in manufacturing and engineering sectors, particularly those offering advanced machinery solutions. Companies specialising in automation, fibre processing, and innovative manufacturing techniques would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The designed equipment's adaptability for future customer demands underscores the potential for businesses to grow alongside the evolving needs of industries reliant on advanced manufacturing capabilities.

## Notice

The National Composites Centre (NCC) is planning on placing an order in 2018 for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, buy off and training, of a new multi-axial forming station for the Automated Preforming Cell. The equipment will provide a capability for forming dry fibre preforms. The automated preform cell (APC) utilises automation to reduce variability and manufacture cycle time in the process of preform production. The cell is situated in the National Composites Centre (NCC) a catapult centre for high volume manufacturing in the UK. The cell will be utilised for demonstrating, characterising and developing preforming processes for a range of industrial customers in the Aerospace, Automotive, Wind industry and other sectors. With a wide range of potential applications, the equipment procured will be designed to be adaptable to be reconfigured to the customer demands present and future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1635fda-9207-412e-a256-88450b0b8256 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2018 - 31 May 2021 |
| 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 | 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

- 9 Aug 2018 at 17:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1635fda-9207-412e-a256-88450b0b8256

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1635fda-9207-412e-a256-88450b0b8256
  9th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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