Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2a-9c8f-710b-9e86-723a4437b3a4/1904367emlcom17-robotic-stitching-and-trimming-cell awarded GB open procedure # 1904/367/EML/COM/17 Robotic Stitching and Trimming Cell [University of Sheffield](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield) Estimated value Not stated Published 21 Feb 2018 Deadline Closed 26 Mar 2018 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender 1904/367/EML/COM/17 Robotic Stitching and Trimming Cell The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Robotic Stitching and Trimming Cell on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. ### Scope of Requirement A robotic stitching and trimming cell is required. The cell will be used for stitching together complex shaped textile preforms (predominately carbon fibre) of geometries typically found in the aerospace and automotive industries. Stitching is likely to be required in these preforms for 5 main reasons: • Joining together of smaller shaped preforms into one large preform. • Stitching the edges to stabilise them. • Stitching around inserts or foam cores to locate them. • Stitching in specific places to control fibre movement or prevent wrinkling during forming processes. • Stitching in specific places to prevent fibre movement in subsequent resin injection processes. The cell will also have the capability to change the stitching head on the robot with an ultrasonic knife allowing the preform boundaries to be accurately cut. The cell will be mainly used for stitching and trimming of carbon fibre fabric preforms with geometries typical to those found in the automotive and aerospace industries. Glass and Kevlar fabrics may also need to be stitched. Stitching threads will be carbon, Kevlar, polyester or other thermoplastics. Due to the presence of electrically conductive carbon fibre the equipment should be suitably protected from conductive dust ingress. 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 on the University`s e-tendering system [in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield](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 [in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield) Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 26th March 2018 at 12 noon (UK time). Read full description ## CPV classification Machine tools Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a63e4869-c0df-4ec6-a013-55946ea07b87) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile University of Sheffield: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield) [Sector More Industrial machinery tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/industrial-machinery) ## More tenders like this [Taps, cocks and valves – Armaturen für den Erdeinbau · Hamburger Energiewerke GmbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5420-7127-9c40-a62d1d50b931/germany-taps-cocks-and-valves-armaturen-fur-den-erdeinbau) [Miscellaneous cleaning machines – Siivouskoneet ja tekstiilienkäsittelylaitteet · Numera Palvelut Oy · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3f6e-73fc-af88-53a623859b34/finland-miscellaneous-cleaning-machines-siivouskoneet-ja-tekstiilienkasittel) [Milling machines – 5-Achs-Fräsmaschine · Technische Universität Hamburg · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-415a-727e-8083-eeb94ff038d7/germany-milling-machines-5-achs-frasmaschine) [Boiler installations – Neubeschaffung von zwei baugleichen Heißwassererzeuger für den Standort Köpenick · BEW Berliner Energie und Wärme GmbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-15f0-7290-b267-ee377bf4c98e/germany-boiler-installations-neubeschaffung-von-zwei-baugleichen-heisswassere) [Drinks dispensers – Warme drankenautomaten · Gemeente Almelo · 43 days left · 1 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1fb0-73b3-9de4-809143065220/netherlands-drinks-dispensers-warme-drankenautomaten) [Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery – Výstavba lanovej dráhy na Martinské hole · Mesto Martin · 57 days left · 15 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5ccc-70db-b65f-69eb1062d8b3/slovakia-miscellaneous-special-purpose-machinery-vystavba-lanovej-drahy-na-m)