---
title: "REF: MIC-37-FW - Filament Winder"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c90a"
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published: "2021-12-08"
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# REF: MIC-37-FW - Filament Winder

Buyer: TWI LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c90a

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## Summary

TWI Ltd is conducting a public procurement process for the title 'REF: MIC-37-FW - Filament Winder', classified under miscellaneous special-purpose machinery. This procurement, focusing on goods, is situated in Middlesbrough, TS2 1DJ, at the new Materials Integrity Centre being developed with funding from the European Union and Tees Valley Combined Authority. The current procurement stage is active, with a tender period closing on 31 August 2021. The process follows an open procurement method, encouraging a wide array of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in composite manufacturing and non-destructive testing technologies. Companies that can provide advanced machinery and services in the field of specialised engineering will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given TWI's focus on supporting local SMEs in the Tees Valley, businesses with expertise in innovative materials testing solutions could particularly benefit from this project.

## Notice

TWI is developing a new Materials Integrity Centre on TeesAMP at Ferrous Road, Middlesbrough, TS2 1DJ with the new centre being supported by ERDF and TVCA funding. The project will upgrade the current research facilities on the site as well as providing a new research and innovation facility. The centre will focus on new materials testing facilities, especially non-destructive testing technologies, and support local economic development. The project will also provide specialist materials and engineering support to local SME's in the Tees Valley.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

TWI is investing in a Filament Winder for manufacturing composite parts by winding composite threads around a lathe bed. This can be used to manufacture composite pipes, thermoplastic and thermosetting, which TWI will use for R&D work. Due to the R&D type work, this is for an R&D level machine and is not for use in a Manufacturing environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030526-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £279,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TWI LTD |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLC12 South Teesside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYGNET TEXKIMP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 42620000 - Lathes, boring and milling machine tools
- 42633000 - Bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030526-2021
- 16 Jul 2021 at 13:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016792-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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