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title: "250229 Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of an Agile Multifunctional Composite Automation Cell"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058de5"
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# 250229 Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of an Agile Multifunctional Composite Automation Cell

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058de5

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Queen's University Belfast involves the design, supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of an Agile Multifunctional Composite Automation Cell. This tender is currently completed and targeted the industry category of machines and apparatus with individual functions. The location for this procurement is Belfast, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, covered by international agreements including the GPA and CPTPP. Important dates in the process include the award date on 5th February 2026, and the contract period extending from 6th February 2026 to 5th February 2031, with possible extensions up to 2041.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech manufacturing and equipment integration. Companies experienced in producing CNC machinery and composite automation can find growth potential here, especially given the large-scale nature of the contract, valued at over £13 million. This tender favoured large, established firms such as ELECTROIMPACT UK LIMITED, indicating businesses with similar capabilities and market presence would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Additionally, the evolving nature of the contract, which includes options for renewal and further purchases, suggests continued collaboration opportunities for businesses beyond the initial scope.

## Notice

Queen's University Belfast require a Contract for the design, supply, delivery, installation and maintenance of a 6 Axis CNC Gantry Agile multifunctional composites automated ply lay-up machine, designed to manipulate modular process heads for high productivity and quality.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Options to extend for the provision of maintenance, ancillaries and complimentary goods for further periods of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment .

### Planning Information

Queen's staff have undertaken pre market engagement activity including discussions with a number of companies.
The activity was undertaken in order to:
1- gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market was capable of responding to a tender in relation to this requirement;
2- identify potential suppliers for the requirement;
3- understand potential lead times, and
4- gain an understanding of the commercial profile for the requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010602-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | £11,000,452 |
| Contracts value | £11,000,452 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31640000 - Machines and apparatus with individual functions

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 15:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010602-2026
- 4 Dec 2025 at 15:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079835-2025
- 26 Sep 2025 at 15:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060298-2025
- 26 Aug 2025 at 14:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051324-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010602-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079835-2025
  4th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060298-2025
  26th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051324-2025
  26th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
  Suppliers must download the tender documents and submit their response at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.MTORRES.COM
- https://electroimpact.com/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/HomeSuppliersmustdownloadthetenderdocumentsandsubmittheirresponseattheaboveaddress
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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