Supply of Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell to University of Sheffield
University Of Sheffield · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell to University of Sheffield
Awarded 22 Aug 2024
Awarded22 Aug 2024
Value£1,092,590.00
SupplierCygnet Texkimp
AgencyUniversity Of Sheffield
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 1y 1mo ago1y 2mo term
Awarded 22 Aug 2024Expired 16 Oct 2025
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The University of Sheffield awarded a contract to Cygnet Texkimp for the supply of a Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell, including a tape development line and a slitting machine for thermoplastic tapes.
The equipment, intended for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Composite Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire, supports commercial and grant-funded research projects with academia and industry partners.
The contract value was £1,092,590.
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