--- title: "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: Aerospace Composite RTM Tool" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03993f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03993f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03993f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03993f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL" published: "2023-01-20" --- # REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: Aerospace Composite RTM Tool Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03993f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03993f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03993f.json) ## Summary The National Composites Centre (NCC) is planning a tender for the supply of Aerospace Composite RTM Tool. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically tools, with a planned status. The NCC seeks information to define a tooling requirement for manufacturing aerospace components. The main component is 6000mm x 750mm, with a smaller version for process development. The University of Bristol is the buying organisation, located in Bristol, UK. The tender is in the planning stage, with a future notice date of February 28, 2023. This tender by the NCC through the University of Bristol can create opportunities for businesses in the aerospace industry, particularly those involved in composite material manufacturing and tooling production. Companies specialising in aerospace tools and components could find this opportunity well-suited for business growth. The NCC's requirement for aerospace tooling presents a niche market opportunity for businesses with expertise in resin transfer moulding processes and the manufacturing of complex composite aerospace components. ## Notice The National Composites Centre (NCC) require information to shape the generation of a tooling requirement for a Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) manufacturing process of two complex Thermoset composite aerospace components. The first component is approximately 6000mm x 750mm and up to 20mm thick, and the second at 1500mm x 650mm and up to 20mm thick. The smaller component is a shorter version of the main component and will be used to develop and prove out the full-scale manufacturing process and tooling concept. The full RFI has more details on the component shape, processing requirements and further questions which require a response. In order to have access to the RTM Tool RFI specification, your organisation will need to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with the NCC prior to being provided the document. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This RFI will be launched on the University of Bristol Tendering Portal, which can be found at the link below. In order to access the RFI, your organisation will need to create an account in the Portal (if not already in existence). Once access to the RFI has been obtained, all communications must only take place via the Message facility of the portal. Similarly, any responses to the Market Engagement questions must only be submitted by uploading your response to the relevant area of the portal; the deadline for submitting RFI responses will be visible in the details on the portal. Due to sensitivity of Customer data, an NDA must be in place before the RTM RFI Specification can be shared (it will not be available through the portal). To request the NDA template, please email leigh.jones@nccuk.com or get in contact via the Message facility of the portal. Once the NDA has been signed by both parties, the Specification will be sent to you via the portal. This RFI serves to alert the marketplace to this future opportunity. Participating in this market engagement exercise will not guarantee short-listing at a later stage in a future tender activity, nor will non-participation in this exercise restrict access to the opportunity. As a result of feedback or for any other reason, the NCC may make the decision not to go ahead with any proposed procurement exercise. The NCC will not meet any costs incurred by any party in responding to this RFI. The NCC reserves the right to award all, none, or part of the business. Additional information: University of Bristol Tendering Portal https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001829-2023 | | 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 | 20 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2023 | | 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 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44510000 - Tools ## Release History - 20 Jan 2023 at 12:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001829-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nccuk.com - https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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