Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Bristol
National Composites Centre, Feynman Way Central, Bristol & Bath Science Park, Emersons Green,
Bristol
BS16 7FS
Contact
Leigh Jones
Telephone
+44 0117370600
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Design and Manufacture of a Filament Winding Capability
Reference number
NCC0240LRJ160622
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The National Composites Centre (NCC) intends to procure a filament winding capability for use in research and development in the manufacture of fibre reinforced plastic components, such as tanks and pressure vessels up to approximately 1000mm in length and 400mm in diameter.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) serves to alert the marketplace to this opportunity and the NCC invites interested suppliers to lodge an initial expression of interest as detailed herein. The NCC also encourages suppliers to provide any other information which they feel may support the NCC with scoping and planning for this exercise. Participating in this market sounding exercise will not guarantee short-listing at a later stage in the procurement, nor will non-participation in this market sounding exercise restrict access to the tender opportunity. As a result of feedback or for any other reason, the NCC may make the decision not to go ahead with any proposed procurement exercise. The NCC will not meet any costs incurred by any party in responding to this notice. The NCC reserves the right to award all, none, or part of the business.
To register an initial expression of interest, and submit any supporting information, please email leigh.jones@nccuk.com
We also encourage you to register on the University of Bristol’s Tender Opportunity Portal (https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/) for future tender updates regarding this requirement.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 July 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes