Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf2-074e-721e-9628-7a1f31a5feaf/supply-of-modifications-to-force-spinning-equipment awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply of Modifications to Force Spinning Equipment [Nonwovens Research Innovation & Research Institute Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nonwovens-research-innovation-research-institute-ltd) Estimated value £19,551 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 20 Mar 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NIRI is a materials research consultancy and intellectual property (IP) development company operating on a global basis. Our particular specialism is nonwovens, a dynamic and growing sector of the technical textile industry. The business is focused on product development and problem solving consultancy projects for industrial companies aiming to bridge the gaps between basic research and getting products into the marketplace. As part of its day-to-day operations, NIRI operates a number of prototyping machines that are used to make nonwoven fabrics. These are small-scale versions of industrial machines that are able to replicate fabrics produced by commercial manufacturers. Some of these machines are able to produce nano-fibres with diameters between 200-500 micrometres from a variety of polymer sources. One such machine is based on centrifugal (force) spinning. The force spinning equipment (lab-scale version) at NIRI is the Fiberio Cyclone L-1000 M. This is capable of producing nanofibers directly onto a rotating carriage. Whilst the machine is suitable for fundamental research work into the spinning of fibre, it cannot be used for development work because it is unable to produce fabrics. A modification to the machine is required to include the facility to make ~A4-sized product samples, deposited to onto a support medium (nonwoven or textile fabric). ## CPV classification Installation services of laboratory equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4cb8121a-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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