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title: "Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b149"
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# Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b149

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is conducting a tender process for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System, valued at £189,000. This procurement falls within the industrial machinery sector, specifically focused on goods. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the process is currently complete following the award of the contract to Accudyne Europe Ltd on 29 September 2021. The system will be located in Glasgow (postcode G1 1QE) and is intended for use by the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland for the efficient manufacturing of fibre composite parts. Notably, the project code associated with this procurement is 18415 and it was published on the Public Contracts Scotland platform. 

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of advanced manufacturing and automation equipment, particularly those with experience in industrial robots and composite materials. Companies that have the capability to deliver complex machinery with integrated robotics would be well-suited to participate in future tenders of this nature. Given the technical requirements and the emphasis on quality, businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in machine design, safety features, and compliance with industrial standards will find a competitive edge in this marketplace.

## Notice

On behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS), The University sought to acquire an Automated Fibre Placement System from a single suitably qualified supplier. NMIS required the system 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 National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) required 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.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026266-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | 6 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £189,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £189,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCUDYNE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2021 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026266-2021
- 15 Jun 2021 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013519-2021
- 14 May 2021 at 14:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010712-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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