--- title: "Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029d13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029d13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029d13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029d13.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2021-03-18" --- # Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029d13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029d13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029d13.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde is initiating a procurement process titled "Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System." This contract falls under the industrial machinery category and aims to supply an automated fibre placement system specifically required by the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice to be published on 9 April 2021. The delivery will be to Glasgow, UK. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the industrial machinery sector, particularly those specialising in advanced robotics and automated manufacturing solutions. Companies that manufacture or supply equipment capable of integrating with 6-axis robotic arms and meet the specified high-level requirements for automated fibre placement systems will find this engagement particularly suited for their capabilities. Participating in this tender can help businesses expand their client base and establish a foothold in Scotland's growing manufacturing landscape. ## Notice The University is seeking notes of interest for the supply of an automated fibre placement system This system is required by the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland for the placement of composite prepreg tows in an automated process in order to efficiently and accurately manufacture fibre composite parts. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University require an automated fibre placement system with integrated 6-axis industrial robotic arm, linear track, light curtain safety system, and end effector for composites manufacturing with thermoset prepreg tows. This system is required for the placement of composite prepreg tows in an automated process in order to efficiently and accurately manufacture fibre composite parts. A high-level specification for this system is as below: - The offered equipment must include an Automated Fibre Placement end effector provided with and integrated with a 6-axis industrial robotic arm ("Robot") and control system. - The Robot has a minimum payload of 50kg at maximum extension. - The Robot must have a pose repeatability (according to ISO9283) of maximum +- 0.05mm - The offered equipment must include and integrate a linear track of approximately 2 meters in length for deployment of Robot and booster plate. - The Automated Fibre Placement Systems end effector must be mounted on the end of the previously specified 6-axis robot. - The offered equipment must include a manual quick-change mount on end of Robot arm to facilitate removal of AFP end effector without need of tools - The offered equipment must include an Automated Fibre Placement end effector capable of placing 0.635-cm (1/4 in.) and 2.54-cm (1 in.) thermoset prepeg tows and be provided with end effector hardware necessary to do so. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005538-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Apr 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G1 1QE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 18 Mar 2021 at 15:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005538-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=648021 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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