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title: "Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of RTM Press for the AFRC"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000518533"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
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# Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of RTM Press for the AFRC

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000518533

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is seeking to procure the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a resin transfer mould (RTM) press for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) located in Renfrew, UK. This procurement initiative operates under an open procedure and is classified under the goods category. The tender process is currently in the Award stage following completion on 28th February 2018, with the contract showcasing significant aspirations to enhance lightweight manufacturing capabilities in the Scottish region. The bid submission deadline was 8th January 2018.

Businesses specialising in manufacturing equipment, particularly those with experience in composites and lightweight manufacturing technologies, will find significant opportunities within this tender. The drive to establish Scotland as a leader in lightweight manufacturing presents an attractive market for enterprises capable of delivering high-precision, technologically advanced solutions. Companies should ideally possess extensive knowledge in related technologies, along with adequate financial standing and relevant certifications, as the procurement criteria include substantial turnover requirements and technical expertise.

## Notice

As part of the growth and expansion plans for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), the Lightweight Manufacturing Centre (LMC) is a capability area that the AFRC is developing at pace to support Scottish manufacturers in becoming beneficiaries of the lightweighting technology whilst supporting the use of the technology for product, process and factory development. The extent of the AFRC aspiration doesn't stop at the doors of the AFRC facility, coupled with the intention of an AFRC LMC facility, it is the intention to establish an industry gateway for Scotland to support lightweight manufacturing across the Scottish region. This intention means that the AFRC requires a centre with state-of-the-art composites manufacturing equipment to enable the launch of the first lightweight manufacturing centre for Scotland in the New Year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires a Supplier to configure, manufacture, install and commission a resin transfer mould (RTM) press. This press will require high precision temperature and pressure control for accuracy, resolution and repeatability in order to provide a highly instrumented system for operational control of inputs and outputs. The system will be installed at AFRC, Westway Park, Porterfield Road, Renfrew. The press will be housed in a purpose built area which will be built as part of this project. This document outlines the specification for the RTM press facility. The press will support the development of a wide range of improved, high integrity composite components for challenging applications. It will address the requirement for a pilot scale facility to establish the processing parameters required for the production of advanced composite materials. The AFRC requires the RTM press to investigate various aspects of composite components for structural capability. The system shall: be based upon an electrical heating system with an upper and lower bolster; be capable of temperatures up to 200degC; be accompanied with rails (a 'tool tractor') for automatic movement of tool in and out of the press; apply clamping pressure to the tool; have heating platens to achieve the correct injection temperature and cure temperature (capable of continuous, split-ramping and hold cycling); be integrated with a vacuum system to remove volatiles from the mould cavity; be integrated with a resin injection system ; easily controllable with respect to data transfer (and recipe upload); and feature an actuation system to extract the tool from the press. Please refer to Appendix M Guidance Notes for the ESPD in the General Attachments area of PCS-T for full details on the minimum technical and financial criteria for participating in this contract. Tenderers should note the crtieria for Part 4C.1.2 Services of the ESPD, contained in the Qualification envelope of PCS-T, and detailed below: Bidders will be required to provide two examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in Part II.2.4 of this OJEU Contract Notice.

Options: The University reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as the extension of existing supplies or installations. The University may at is sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312293 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42636000 - Presses

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312293
- 22 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302150
- 20 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301858

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301858
  Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of RTM Press for the AFRC - As part of the growth and expansion plans for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), the Lightweight Manufacturing Centre (LMC) is a capability area that the AFRC is developing at pace to support Scottish manufacturers in becoming beneficiaries of the lightweighting technology whilst supporting the use of the technology for product, process and factory development. The extent of the AFRC aspiration doesn't stop at the doors of the AFRC facility, coupled with the intention of an AFRC LMC facility, it is the intention to establish an industry gateway for Scotland to support lightweight manufacturing across the Scottish region. This intention means that the AFRC requires a centre with state-of-the-art composites manufacturing equipment to enable the launch of the first lightweight manufacturing centre for Scotland in the New Year.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312293
  Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of RTM Press for the AFRC - As part of the growth and expansion plans for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), the Lightweight Manufacturing Centre (LMC) is a capability area that the AFRC is developing at pace to support Scottish manufacturers in becoming beneficiaries of the lightweighting technology whilst supporting the use of the technology for product, process and factory development. The extent of the AFRC aspiration doesn't stop at the doors of the AFRC facility, coupled with the intention of an AFRC LMC facility, it is the intention to establish an industry gateway for Scotland to support lightweight manufacturing across the Scottish region. This intention means that the AFRC requires a centre with state-of-the-art composites manufacturing equipment to enable the launch of the first lightweight manufacturing centre for Scotland in the New Year.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000518533
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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