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title: "3950/AMRC/GM/23 Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042617"
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# 3950/AMRC/GM/23 Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042617

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for the development of a Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Composite Centre in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 2nd February 2024. The project falls under the 'Machine tools' industry category and has a contract value of £1,110,000 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing equipment, particularly in the machine tools and machinery industry, to compete for supplying, delivering, installing, and commissioning the required equipment. Businesses with expertise in the development of fibre-reinforced thermoplastic technologies and relevant machinery are well-suited to meet the technical and quality criteria outlined. The University of Sheffield, as the contracting authority, is seeking innovative solutions that align with future-proofing capabilities and Health and Safety standards.

## Notice

3950/AMRC/GM/23 Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development CellThe University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Composite Centre at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.Scope of RequirementThe AMRC Composites Centre has a requirement for an open access Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell. This equipment will be used on commercial and grant funded projects that work with both academia and industry to deliver cutting edge research into fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites.The equipment consists of 2 major components, which need to be supplied by the same company as part of this tender.Fibre reinforced thermoplastic tape development lineSlitting machine for thermoplastic tapes Tender Process and Documentation:This procurement is an EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of equipment as specified within the Invitation to Tender document. Additional information: Commercial / Competitive Price - 20%G1: Proposed Solution - Essential Requirements - Pass/Fail G2: Technical: Functionality - 58%G3: Future proofing - Capability of Being Modified - 2%HS: Health and Safety - Pass/Fail W1: Warranty - 3%T1: Training - 2%SU: Sustainability - 10%D1: Delivery - 5%

Options: A Service and Maintenance contract and optional enhancements may be purchased as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036975-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,110,000 |
| Lots value | £1,110,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
- 43800000 - Workshop equipment

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2023 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036975-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield

## Provenance

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