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title: "An automated fibre placement machine head"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d515"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
published: "2025-01-21"
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# An automated fibre placement machine head

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d515

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## Summary

The University of Bristol recently completed the procurement process for an automated fibre placement machine head, classified under "Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery" (CPV code: 42900000). This procurement aims to extend the composite layup technology of the National Composites Centre (NCC) at the existing production cell in Bristol (region UKK1). Notably, the procurement was carried out through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as Electroimpact UK, Ltd. was identified as the only UK supplier capable of this capability upgrade. The contract, valued at £900,000, was signed on 14th January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing and composite material technologies. As the procurement focused on state-of-the-art inspection systems and laser heating technology, companies with expertise in these areas stand to benefit. Additionally, subcontracting opportunities associated with this contract could foster further business growth for suppliers within the UK's composite materials industry. The involvement of a prestigious institution like the University of Bristol also assures companies of high standards and potential long-term collaborations.

## Notice

An automated fibre placement machine head capable of composite material deposition using laser heating technology and state-of-the-art inspection system. This procurement will extend the composite layup technology of the NCC at the existing production cell.

### Procurement Information

32(5B). Electroimpact UK, Ltd. is the only UK supplier capable of providing this capability upgrade as they have previously supplied the existing production cell where the equipment will be installed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002047-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £900,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002047-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.ac.uk

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