Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
TWI Ltd
Granta Park, Great Abington
Cambridge
CB21 6AL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC12 - South Teesside
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Research and Development Organisation
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research and Development
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
REF: MIC-47-TSE - Twin-Screw Extruder
Reference number
MIC-47-TSE
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
TWI is looking to invest in a twin-screw extruder machine as part of a suite of material processing machines to be situated in Middlesbrough.A twin-screw extruder is used for many applications such as compounding (ingredient mixing), dispersing of pigments and additives, reinforcement with glass, carbon and other fibre materials, masterbatch production, devolatilization, pumping thermally sensitive materials, and reaction chambers for mixing and transport of viscous materials. Please ensure all communication, including queries, is sent via the Correspondence facility within In-Tend.A twin-screw extruder is used for many applications such as compounding (ingredient mixing), dispersing of pigments and additives, reinforcement with glass, carbon and other fibre materials, masterbatch production, devolatilization, pumping thermally sensitive materials, and reaction chambers for mixi
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC12 - South Teesside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
TWI is one of the world’s foremost independent research and technology organisations, with expertise in solving problems in all aspects of manufacturing, fabrication and whole-life integrity management technologies.Established in Cambridge, UK in 1946 and with facilities across the globe, the company has a first class reputation for service through its teams of internationally respected consultants, scientists, engineers and support staff, whose knowledge and expertise is available to its Industrial Members as and when they require.TWI is developing a new Materials Integrity Centre on TeesAMP at Ferrous Road, Middlesbrough, TS2 1DJ with the new centre being supported by ERDF and TVCA funding. The project will upgrade the current research facilities on the site as well as providing a new research and innovation facility. The centre will focus on new materials testing facilities, especially non-destructive testing technologies, and support local economic development. The project will also provide specialist materials and engineering support to local SME’s in the Tees Valley.TWI is looking to invest in a twin-screw extruder machine as part of a suite of material processing machines to be situated in Middlesbrough.A twin-screw extruder is used for many applications such as compounding (ingredient mixing), dispersing of pigments and additives, reinforcement with glass, carbon and other fibre materials, masterbatch production, devolatilization, pumping thermally sensitive materials, and reaction chambers for mixing and transport of viscous materials. Please ensure all communication, including queries, is sent via the Correspondence facility within In-Tend.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
14 March 2023
End date
29 September 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
TWI is developing a new Materials Integrity Centre on TeesAMP at Ferrous Road, Middlesbrough, TS2 1DJ with the new centre being supported by ERDF and TVCA funding.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
27 February 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
27 February 2023
Local time
12:01pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
TWI Ltd
Granta Park, Great Abington
Cambridge
CB21 6AL
Country
United Kingdom