Contract

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

  • TWI Ltd

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-009590

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

Published 3 April 2023, 9:45am



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.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Research and Development Organisation

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

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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.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £178,484.27

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

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. 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2023/S 000-000991


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

P821876

Title

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

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

3 April 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Thermo Electron (Karlsruhe) GmbH

Dieselstr. 4

Karlsruhe

76227

Country

Germany

NUTS code
  • DE12 - Karlsruhe
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £200,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £178,484.27


Section six. Complementary information

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