Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c02-cea2-7373-9a56-782b75f8b317/textile-reinforcement-permeability-measurement-bench-wmg closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Textile Reinforcement Permeability Measurement Bench (WMG) [The University of Warwick](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-warwick) Estimated value £40,000 to £60,000 Published 17 Sept 2015 Deadline Closed 1 Oct 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 The University of Warwick Warwick Manufacturing Group has a requirement for a Textile Reinforcement Permeability Measurement Bench. As part of the ACRC development to provide core capability for composites processing, WMG seeks to purchase a fully automatic bench for measuring the permeability of textile reinforcements (reinforcement meaning dry fabrics and mats made from Glass, Carbon or any other such material/fibre) to enable research into high-volume processing of structural composites for automotive light-weighting. The system will enhance the existing characterisation capabilities of the centre, in terms of speed, accuracy and reliability. ### This is a BELOW EU threshold tender All correspondence regarding this tender procedure should be made through the University of Warwick In-Tend system ([in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick)) via the “Correspondence” functionality. Failure to do so may result in the correspondence being excluded from the tender procedure. After expressing an interest in this project you will be able to download the full tender document set within 24 hours. All bids must be received by midday 1st Oct 2015 Additional information: Please refer to [in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick](http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick) for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of our e-tendering system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. ### Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Catapult Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Test benches Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/cb48fef6-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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