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title: "Supply, delivery and commissioning of a Fibre Spinning Rig"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000664081"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-08-18"
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# Supply, delivery and commissioning of a Fibre Spinning Rig

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000664081

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is planning a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of a Fibre Spinning Rig, aimed at enhancing its capabilities in sustainable fibre production. This initiative falls under the education sector and is located in Glasgow, UK. Potential suppliers are invited to express their interest by 12 noon on 26th August 2021, with the tendering exercise looking to initiate subsequent communications on 1st September 2021. The budget allocated for this procurement is £200,000, classifying the procurement as a goods acquisition.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, especially those with expertise in fibre production systems and related technologies. Companies capable of providing solutions that meet the detailed specifications, such as compact design and the ability to handle thermoplastic fibres, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate innovative approaches to sustainable manufacturing practices may find a competitive edge in this tender process.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority seeks notes of interest for a potential procurement exercise for the provision of a fibre spinning system, capable of being housed in a laboratory environment. The fibre spinning system will be used to spin fibres from sustainable resources. The spun fibres will then go through relevant chemical and thermal treatments and will be characterised and tested for mechanical properties. The Contracting Authority seeks a solution that can conform to the non-exhaustive requirements listed below: - It is anticipated that the solution will be capable of being housed in a clean environment - The anticipated footprint required for operation of the solution is a desktop space of: 3.4m length x 2.5m diameter x 2.5m height. - The Contracting authority envisions the solution's weight to be a maximum of: 150kg - The solution will be capable of spinning a range of thermoplastic fibres which will include but not be limited to; Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Polyethylene (PE), Thermoplastic elastomer polyurethane (TPU). - The equipment shall spin fibres in a range of diameters, particularly in the diameter range possessed by typical industrial carbon fibre precursors (~ 6-30 um) and thermoplastic fibres. - The equipment shall be capable of producing fibres using grams-scale of material to allow for rapid screening. - The solution will be equipped with a continuous feeding kit to allow production of larger quantities of fibres, as and when required. - The successful supplier's offer will include the delivery of the solution to the Lightweight Manufacturing Centre (LMC) Potential tenderers who believe they can fulfill the above noted requirement are asked to note their interest against this notice by the the 26th of August 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Potential tenderers are asked to review the high level requirement provided on this PIN and note their interest against the notice by the closing date of 12 noon on the 26th of August .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424716 |
| 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 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424716

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424716
  Supply, delivery and commissioning of a Fibre Spinning Rig - The Contracting Authority seeks notes of interest for a potential procurement exercise for the provision of a fibre spinning system, capable of being housed in a laboratory environment. The fibre spinning system will be used to spin fibres from sustainable resources. The spun fibres will then go through relevant chemical and thermal treatments and will be characterised and tested for mechanical properties. The Contracting Authority seeks a solution that can conform to the non-exhaustive requirements listed below: - It is anticipated that the solution will be capable of being housed in a clean environment - The anticipated footprint required for operation of the solution is a desktop space of: 3.4m length x 2.5m diameter x 2.5m height. - The Contracting authority envisions the solution's weight to be a maximum of: 150kg - The solution will be capable of spinning a range of thermoplastic fibres which will include but not be limited to; Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Polyethylene (PE), Thermoplastic elastomer polyurethane (TPU). - The equipment shall spin fibres in a range of diameters, particularly in the diameter range possessed by typical industrial carbon fibre precursors (~ 6-30 um) and thermoplastic fibres. - The equipment shall be capable of producing fibres using grams-scale of material to allow for rapid screening. - The solution will be equipped with a continuous feeding kit to allow production of larger quantities of fibres, as and when required. - The successful supplier's offer will include the delivery of the solution to the Lightweight Manufacturing Centre (LMC) Potential tenderers who believe they can fulfill the above noted requirement are asked to note their interest against this notice by the the 26th of August 2021.

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