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title: "Composite Kit Cutting Conveyorised Bed Machine"
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# Composite Kit Cutting Conveyorised Bed Machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f92231ac-dc0c-42d8-ad13-62b5037250d5

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is currently engaging in a procurement process for a "Composite Kit Cutting Conveyorised Bed Machine," aimed at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The procurement method is an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with a tender period that ended on 16th July 2018. The expected value of the machine is £110,000, and it will be primarily used for cutting flat patterns from various composite materials, primarily in the aerospace, automotive, medical, and marine sectors. The contract period is set to commence from 23rd July 2018 and conclude by 31st December 2018.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in exceptional manufacturing equipment or machinery focused on composite materials, particularly those experienced in developing special-purpose machine tools. Companies capable of innovative technological solutions in research and development within industrial applications are particularly well-suited to respond, as the successful machine will support significant advancements in technology readiness levels, benefitting a range of sectors.

## Notice

2013/391/MY/AMRC/18 Composite Kit Cutting Conveyorised Bed Machine The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Composite Kit Cutting Conveyorised Bed Machine on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Composite Machining Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The AMRC Composite Centre is looking to procure a composite kit cutting machine for the cutting of flat patterns from both dry and pre-preg composite materials. The machine shall be of the general "conveyorised vacuum bed" type, using a combination of drag knives or driven tools to allow the cutting of various composite materials. The machine is not required to be capable of cutting honeycomb core. The machine will primarily be used for research and development activity supporting industrial applications ranging from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 1 - 6. Application sectors will likely be, but are not limited to, aerospace, automotive, medical and marine. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an non-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: 16th July 2018 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b275fa35-ec36-4983-8f4c-f4738409024e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,666 |
| 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 | ASSYST BULLMER |

## 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
- 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 43800000 - Workshop equipment

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2018 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b275fa35-ec36-4983-8f4c-f4738409024e
- 21 Jun 2018 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7836b2-5c53-42c9-b440-20136c8ce20d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b275fa35-ec36-4983-8f4c-f4738409024e
  14th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7836b2-5c53-42c9-b440-20136c8ce20d
  21st June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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