Composite Kit Cutting Conveyorised Bed Machine

2013/391/MY/AMRC/18 Composite Kit Cutting Conveyorised Bed Machine

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Composite Kit Cutting Conveyorised Bed Machine on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Composite Machining Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.

Scope of Requirement

The AMRC Composite Centre is looking to procure a composite kit cutting machine for the cutting of flat patterns from both dry and pre-preg composite materials. The machine shall be of the general "conveyorised vacuum bed" type, using a combination of drag knives or driven tools to allow the cutting of various composite materials.

The machine is not required to be capable of cutting honeycomb core.

The machine will primarily be used for research and development activity supporting industrial applications ranging from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 1 - 6. Application sectors will likely be, but are not limited to, aerospace, automotive, medical and marine.

Tender Process and Documentation:

This procurement is an non-EU open procedure carried out in accordance with the Regulations (Public Contracts Regulations 2015).

The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

Closing date for receipt of tenders: 16th July 2018 at 12 noon (UK time).