Scope
Reference
250229
Description
Queen's University Belfast require a Contract for the design, supply, delivery, installation and maintenance of a 6 Axis CNC Gantry Agile multifunctional composites automated ply lay-up machine, designed to manipulate modular process heads for high productivity and quality.
Contract 1. 250229 Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of an Agile Multifunctional Composite Automation Cell
Supplier
Contract value
- £11,000,452.04 excluding VAT
- £13,200,542.45 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
5 February 2026
Contract dates
- 6 February 2026 to 5 February 2031
- Possible extension to 5 February 2041
- 15 years
Description of possible extension:
options to extend for the provision of maintenance, ancillaries and complimentary goods for further periods of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Options to extend for the provision of maintenance, ancillaries and complimentary goods for further periods of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment.
CPV classifications
- 31640000 - Machines and apparatus with individual functions
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Key performance indicators
| Name |
|---|
| Contract Management - Continuous Review and Improvement and Added Value |
| 2. Product Performance and reliability - Number of breakdowns/number of weeks downtime |
| 3. Contract Management - Queries responded to and resolved within required lead times |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
ELECTROIMPACT UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 04008853
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWRR-5139-YGTJ
Electroimpact Technology Park Manor Lane
Deeside
CH5 3ST
United Kingdom
Email: ukaccounts@electroimpact.com
Website: https://electroimpact.com/
Region: UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. 250229 Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of an Agile Multifunctional Composite Automation Cell
Contracting authority
Queen's University Belfast
- Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: 101788
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQQ-8477-XTZM
University Rd
Belfast
BT7 1NN
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@qub.ac.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland