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title: "Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000667113"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-10-04"
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# Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000667113

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has recently completed a public procurement process for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System. This tender, initiated on 4th October 2021, was carried out as an open procedure, aimed at sourcing goods within the education industry, specifically for the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) located in Glasgow, UK. The contract, valued at £189,000, was awarded to Accudyne Europe Ltd after receiving three bids, with the award date being 13th September 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of advanced automated systems, particularly those specialising in composites manufacturing. Suppliers in the fields of robotics and automation, as well as those offering innovative engineering solutions, would find this procurement appealing. Moreover, companies that can demonstrate expertise in advanced manufacturing processes are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, fostering potential growth within this specialised market segment.

## 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=OCT429307 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 4 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429307

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429307
  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.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000667113

## Provenance

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