Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf7-7859-719e-a581-504919c545dc/request-for-information-ascend-demonstrator closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Request for Information - ASCEND Demonstrator [University of Bristol](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-bristol) Estimated value £25,000 to £50,000 Published 28 Feb 2024 Deadline Closed 15 Mar 2024 ## 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 NCC is looking for a sub-contract partner to provide the design, manufacture, inspection, testing and delivery of braiding and consolidation tooling suitable for a number of demonstrator thermoplastic matrix, carbon fibre reinforced parts, as part of the ASCEND programme. This is an initial request for information to help develop the tender specification. [gknaerospace.com](https://www.gknaerospace.com/en/newsroom/news-releases/2021/gkn-aerospace-and-partners-launch-ascend-to-accelerate-high-volume-composite-technologies/?linkId=100000036077164) Additional information: If you are interested in this tender please register your interest on the UoB tender portal (Jaggaer) [tenders.bris.ac.uk](https://tenders.bris.ac.uk) this address will take you to the tender portal home page, where you can register/Login. You will need to register and login to see the tender details. Once registered log in and select the globe icon on the left of the window. Select ITT/RFQ and then ITT/RFQ Open to All Suppliers and the ITT you are looking for is itt\_1447 - ASCEND Demonstrator. ## CPV classification Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e8137270-1671-42dc-93ba-4d7938c65b88) 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 Bristol: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-bristol) [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)