--- title: "Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000648021" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648021" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000648021.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000648021.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2021-03-18" --- # Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000648021 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648021) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000648021.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde is planning a procurement process for the 'Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System'. This tender falls under the education category and is based in Glasgow, UK. Currently in the planning stage, the University is seeking expressions of interest, with a communication future notice date set for 9th April 2021. The system is essential for the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland to enhance the automated manufacturing of fibre composite parts, utilising advanced technologies such as a 6-axis industrial robotic arm. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing, automation technology, and robotics. Companies that can provide automated fibre placement systems or related components would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could not only lead to a successful contract but also establish fruitful relationships within the education and manufacturing sectors, contributing to further business growth. ## Notice The University is seeking notes of interest for the supply of an automated fibre placement system This system is required by the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland for the placement of composite prepreg tows in an automated process in order to efficiently and accurately manufacture fibre composite parts. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University require an automated fibre placement system with integrated 6-axis industrial robotic arm, linear track, light curtain safety system, and end effector for composites manufacturing with thermoset prepreg tows. This system is required for the placement of composite prepreg tows in an automated process in order to efficiently and accurately manufacture fibre composite parts. A high-level specification for this system is as below: - The offered equipment must include an Automated Fibre Placement end effector provided with and integrated with a 6-axis industrial robotic arm ("Robot") and control system. - The Robot has a minimum payload of 50kg at maximum extension. - The Robot must have a pose repeatability (according to ISO9283) of maximum +- 0.05mm - The offered equipment must include and integrate a linear track of approximately 2 meters in length for deployment of Robot and booster plate. - The Automated Fibre Placement Systems end effector must be mounted on the end of the previously specified 6-axis robot. - The offered equipment must include a manual quick-change mount on end of Robot arm to facilitate removal of AFP end effector without need of tools - The offered equipment must include an Automated Fibre Placement end effector capable of placing 0.635-cm (1/4 in.) and 2.54-cm (1 in.) thermoset prepeg tows and be provided with end effector hardware necessary to do so. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409845 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Apr 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 18 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409845 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409845 Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System - The University is seeking notes of interest for the supply of an automated fibre placement system This system is required by the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland for the placement of composite prepreg tows in an automated process in order to efficiently and accurately manufacture fibre composite parts. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648021 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=648021 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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