Workshop equipment

Tender description

The AMRC would like to expand its filament winding capability to include high-temperature processing coupled with high tension capability to allow the manufacture of thermoplastic thick walled composite components as well as many other applications in the aerospace, automotive, energy & industrial markets. The new equipment may also add a host of other capabilities not present on current equipment such as high pre-tensioning of mandrels, vessel liner pressurisation, ability to use delicate mandrels, integrated mandrel heating, binder spray system and even fibre placement technology. 1834/356/MY/COM/17 Filament Winder The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a High Tension Filament Winder on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Composites Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The Scope of requirement. The AMRC would like to expand its filament winding capability to include high-temperature processing coupled with high tension capability to allow the manufacture of thermoplastic thick walled composite components as well as many other applications in the aerospace, automotive, energy & industrial markets. The new equipment may also add a host of other capabilities not present on current equipment such as high pre-tensioning of mandrels, vessel liner pressurisation, ability to use delicate mandrels, integrated mandrel heating, binder spray system and even fibre placement technology. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an 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 in 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: 8 January 2018 at 12:00 noon (UK time).