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title: "4434/AMRC/GM/25 - Two Component Resin Transfer Moulding Machine"
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# 4434/AMRC/GM/25 - Two Component Resin Transfer Moulding Machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0546c2

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield, acting on behalf of its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), has completed the procurement process for a Two Component Resin Transfer Moulding Machine. The procurement, registered under the title "4434/AMRC/GM/25", falls within the "goods" category and specifically targets the electrical and industrial machinery sectors. This procurement was conducted through an open competition process in line with the Procurement Act 2023. The buying organisation is located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with the tender originally closing on 27 June 2025. The awarded contract commenced on 8 September 2025, with an anticipated completion date of 31 March 2026. The successful supplier, Composite Integration Ltd, is an SME based in Saltash, UK.

This tender presented substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in industrial machinery and equipment, such as those involved in the supply of resin transfer moulding systems. Companies with expertise in flexible and automated production equipment are well-suited to engage in similar procurements. The procurement's emphasis on flexibility in system configuration suggests a market demand for innovative technological solutions within the R&D realms of the automotive and aerospace sectors. Suppliers are encouraged to leverage their technical merits as submissions exceeding the expected budget were still considered, highlighting the buyer’s interest in quality and innovation.

## Notice

4434/AMRC/GM/25 Two Component Resin Transfer Moulding Machine The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Two Component Resin Transfer Moulding Machine on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Composites Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The AMRC Composite Centre is tendering for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a two component (2K) Resin Transfer Moulding Machine (RTM). The RTM system shall be considered as Research and Development equipment with the ability to mimic production scenarios. As a result, the system should be flexible enough to be reconfigured for a variety of resin, injection, and tooling options. To fulfil this requirement, the equipment will need to be cleaned between projects. It is anticipated that this would be done in an efficient (preferably automated) fashion. The machine will primarily be a two-component (2K) system. The ability to perform single component injections is desirable, as is a third stream for internal mould release. The approximate budget for this exercise is anticipated to be PS130,000 (excluding VAT). Tenderers should note that submissions in excess of this amount may be considered subject to technical merit and availability of further funds. Application: It is envisaged that the machine will be linked to either of our existing presses or as a stand-alone unit connected to a self-clamping mould tool and will manufacture low volumes of prototype parts for, primarily, the Automotive and Aerospace markets. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If 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/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: June 27, 2025 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/050538-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | £130,000 |
| Awards value | £135,445 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPOSITE INTEGRATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 31640000 - Machines and apparatus with individual functions
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
- 51540000 - Installation services of special-purpose machinery and equipment

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 12:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050538-2025
- 11 Jun 2025 at 13:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031557-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050538-2025
  21st August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031557-2025
  11th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
  The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If 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/Sheffield

## Notice URLs

- http://www.composite-integration.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/

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