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title: "3724/AMRC/JS/23 - Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Equipment Upgrade"
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# 3724/AMRC/JS/23 - Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Equipment Upgrade

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, AMRC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c68e

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield, acting on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire, has completed a tender process for the upgrade of Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Equipment. The equipment upgrade aims to enhance the thermoplastic tape winding capabilities, specifically for pressure vessel winding. The tender process was open, following the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with a closing deadline on Friday 9th June 2023 at 12 noon (UK time).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the industrial machinery sector to compete for the contract. Companies specializing in innovative manufacturing solutions, especially those related to thermoplastic composites and robotics, would be well-suited to engage in this tender. The University of Sheffield aims to collaborate with academia and industry to advance research in thermoplastic composites, providing a platform for companies to contribute cutting-edge technology to this project.

## Notice

3724/AMRC/JS/23 - Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Equipment UpgradeThe University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Equipment Upgrade on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

3724/AMRC/JS/23 - Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Equipment UpgradeThe University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Equipment Upgrade on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.Scope of RequirementThe AMRC Composite Centre (general information about the facility can be found at https://www.amrc.co.uk/facilities/composite-centre) has been performing research and development in filament winding since 2012, a technology which has proven very popular with both AMRC partner companies and local businesses. The original facility allowed for the winding of thermoset prepregs and wet-winding at standard tensions but did not have the full capability for melting & processing of thermoplastics.The AMRC now has a requirement for an upgrade to its fibre reinforced thermoplastic tape winding capabilities, relating to pressure vessel (PV) winding in particular.The equipment will be used on projects that work with both academia and industry to deliver cutting edge research into thermoplastic composites.Interlocked Laser Safe EnclosureAn Interlocked Laser Safe Enclosure houses the entire system so the upgraded system must fit inside the enclosure. Please see Appendix A which shows the current dimensions of the enclosure.Upgrade We are looking for an innovative solution which is expected to comprise the following generic elements, but other solutions will be considered:-* Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Head capable of accommodating both the existing 2 kW IPG Photonics Laser and HUMM3 Heating System (albeit not at the same time).* A new Robot able to handle the Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Winding Head * Spindles to mount the pressure vessel being manufactured* Associated software and equipment controller(s) for the operation of the equipment and tape planning Tender Process and Documentation:This procurement is open procedure voluntarily conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/SheffieldIf 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/SheffieldCompleted tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.Closing date for receipt of tenders: Friday 9th June 2023 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036832-2023 |
| 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 | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £238,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, AMRC |
| Locality | CATCLIFFE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADDCOMPOSITES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2023 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036832-2023
- 5 May 2023 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012896-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/SheffieldCompleted
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/SheffieldIf
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
- https://www.amrc.co.uk/facilities/composite-centre

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