Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Bristol
4th Floor, Augustine's Courtyard, Orchard Lane
Bristol
BS1 5DS
UK
Telephone: +44 01179289000
E-mail: Carl.Boucher@nccuk.com
NUTS: UKK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.bristol.ac.uk
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned 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
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Wing Accelerator WP5.2 - In process 3D Inspection System (NDA)
Reference number: NCC0350CB290724
II.1.2) Main CPV code
42000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
A set of trials, resulting in a Capital purchase, to assess high-speed inspection system to inspect plies that have been deposited and lie on a 3D tool surface or on plies stacked onto the tool.
Tools will be up to 20x5m and gently curving, with plies up to 20x2.5m. We aim to be inspecting ply shape accuracy and position on tool, material edge damage, wrinkling, folding, FOD, and validating fibre direction. The inspection system could scan the entire scene from one vantage point, or many, or be attached to an accurate CNC controlled gantry that we have in the cell in order to achieve a full ply scan. We are aiming to scan each ply within 30s.
We understand that the current state of the art (SotA) does not achieve all of this, and we wish to work with suppliers to achieve the best rate possible, and we may purchase or develop a complimentary system to fill the gaps in the existing SotA.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK
Main site or place of performance:
National Composites Centre
Bristol & Bath Science Park,
Feynman Way Central,
Emersons Green,
Bristol BS16 7FS
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A set of trials, resulting in a Capital purchase, to assess high-speed inspection system to inspect plies that have been deposited and lie on a 3D tool surface or on plies stacked onto the tool.
Tools will be up to 20x5m and gently curving, with plies up to 20x2.5m. We aim to be inspecting ply shape accuracy and position on tool, material edge damage, wrinkling, folding, FOD, and validating fibre direction. The inspection system could scan the entire scene from one vantage point, or many, or be attached to an accurate CNC controlled gantry that we have in the cell in order to achieve a full ply scan. We are aiming to scan each ply within 30s.
We understand that the current state of the art (SotA) does not achieve all of this, and we wish to work with suppliers to achieve the best rate possible, and we may purchase or develop a complimentary system to fill the gaps in the existing SotA.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in working days: 365
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
This exercise is to facilitate the signature of an NDA from perspective suppliers, prior to being invited to the main Tender. Please note this is not a 2 stage process - the closing date is for the close of the tenders, not this stage. You must allow enough time to facilitate NDA approval and tender completion before the closing date.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
This exercise is to facilitate the signature of an NDA from perspective suppliers, prior to being invited to the main Tender. Please note this is not a 2 stage process - the closing date is for the close of the tenders, not this stage. You must allow enough time to facilitate NDA approval and tender completion before the closing date.
To be added to the main tender (itt_1518 - Wing Accelerator WP5.2 In Process 3D Inspection System) you will need to complete the NDA attached and return it to us to be processed, to enable us to add your company to the main tender process.
Your company will have to be registered on the University of Bristol's Jaggaer Portal https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
06/09/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
06/09/2024
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
This exercise is to facilitate the signature of an NDA from perspective suppliers, prior to being invited to the main Tender. Please note this is not a 2 stage process - the closing date is for the close of the tenders, not this stage. You must allow enough time to facilitate NDA approval and tender completion before the closing date.
To be added to the main tender (itt_1518 - Wing Accelerator WP5.2 In Process 3D Inspection System) you will need to complete the NDA attached and return it to us to be processed, to enable us to add your company to the main tender process.
Your company will have to be registered on the University of Bristol's Jaggaer Portal https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
University of Bristol
Bristol
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/08/2024