Tender

REF: MIC-47-TSE - Twin-Screw Extruder

  • TWI Ltd

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-000991

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0396fc

Published 12 January 2023, 3:08pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

TWI Ltd

Granta Park, Great Abington

Cambridge

CB21 6AL

Email

purchasing@twi.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKC12 - South Teesside

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.twi-global.com

Buyer's address

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/twi

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/twi

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

Email

purchasing@twi.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom