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title: "Supply of a machine head capable of carbon fibre material deposition using Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) technology in both 2D and 3D applications."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d519"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
published: "2025-01-21"
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# Supply of a machine head capable of carbon fibre material deposition using Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) technology in both 2D and 3D applications.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d519

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the supply of a machine head capable of carbon fibre material deposition using Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) technology in both 2D and 3D applications. This project, valued at £1,600,000, falls into the 'Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery' category and is located in the UKK1 region. The procurement process is now complete, with the tender awarded on 10th January 2025. The procurement followed a limited method, justified by the unique capabilities of the supplier, iCOMAT Ltd, who is currently the only provider of the required 3D RTS machines. The delivery is aimed to extend the composite layup technology available at the National Composites Centre (NCC).

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in advanced machinery, composite materials, and related technological applications. Businesses that develop or utilise complex machinery, especially those with expertise in carbon fibre and RTS technologies, would be well-suited to participate in such procurements. The contract's exclusive nature, awarded without prior publication due to the unique supplier capabilities, highlights the potential for growth through strategic partnerships and the development of niche technological solutions.

## Notice

Supply of a machine head capable of carbon fibre material deposition using Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) technology in both 2D and 3D applications. This procurement will extend the composite layup technology of the NCC not currently readily available in commercial or academic locations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1 New 3D Rapid Tow Shearing machine head and new software development

### Procurement Information

Justification for awarding this contract without prior publication of a call for competition in accordance with Article 32 (5) (b) PCR 2015. iCOMAT Ltd are currently the only supplier for 3D RTS capable machines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002052-2025 |
| 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 | 10 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 | £1,600,000 |

## 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 | ICOMAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002052-2025

## Notice URLs

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

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