143/EML/DPTC/13 Loom and Creel.

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143/EML/C/13 Loom and Creel (2 Lots)Description of Requirement:A turnkey solution is required to enable us to weave high performance fibres and technical fabrics of 2D, 3D multilayer and cellular structures to be developed for various composites applications.Lot 1.An advanced computer controlled dobby loom, preferably with a rapier weft insertion is required. Tenderers are invited to submit proposals for alternative solutions to this requirement. The warp yarns will be fed to the loom from a creel (the creel will be addressed in Lot 2).Lot 2.The creel is to be designed for the purpose of housing high performance reinforcing fibres, particularly glass, carbon, kevlar and basalt, and feeding them to the loom detailed in Lot 1.Tenderers may submit for one or both lots as appropriate.Process and Tenders:This is an open eu procurement procedure. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University"s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/SheffieldIf 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/SheffieldCompleted tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.Closing date for receipt of tenders: 21.1.2014 at 12:00 noon (UK time).