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title: "Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000657440"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-10-20"
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# Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000657440

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has conducted a tender for the "Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System." This procurement falls under the goods category and was carried out through an open procedure. The tender, valued at £189,000, has reached the award stage with the announcement dated September 29, 2021. This project is crucial for the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland, facilitating efficient manufacturing processes for fibre composite parts. The tender period concluded on July 16, 2021.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in automated manufacturing technologies and composite materials. Companies with expertise in delivering complex mechanical systems and integrated robotic solutions will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The requirement for substantial recent experience, along with a demonstrated financial stability (a minimum turnover of £300,000 for the past three years), highlights the need for established firms in this sector to consider participation in similar bids to foster growth.

## Notice

On behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS), The University sought to acquire an Automated Fibre Placement System from a single suitably qualified supplier. NMIS required the system 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 National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) required 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.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's 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=OCT430899 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £189,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £189,000 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCUDYNE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430899
- 15 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418399

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418399
  Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System - The University is require 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430899
  Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System - On behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS), The University sought to acquire an Automated Fibre Placement System from a single suitably qualified supplier. NMIS required the system 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.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000657440
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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