Tender

Controlled Environment Chambers (Gloveboxes)

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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04 Sep 2020 at 13:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is currently seeking to procure controlled environment chambers, specifically gloveboxes, to manage air- and moisture-sensitive materials within their Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total estimated value of £85,000. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 25 September 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 27 October 2020 and run until 31 March 2021, based in Manchester, North West England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in manufacturing or supplying controlled environment systems. Businesses with capabilities in innovative material handling technologies, as well as those targeting sustainability in the plastics sector, may find this contract aligns well with their offerings, bolstered by funding from the European Regional Development Fund aimed at sustainable plastic innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Controlled Environment Chambers (Gloveboxes)

Notice Description

The University of Manchester wishes to purchase controlled environment chambers; specifically gloveboxes, for handling air- and moisture-sensitive materials in a controlled/inert environment. This scientific equipment will be housed within the Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub at the University of Manchester. The Royce equipment fund is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds having been awarded under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Sustainable Plastic Innovation in Greater Manchester (OC15R19P 0903) Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Various Funding Description The Royce equipment fund is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds having been awarded under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Sustainable Plastic Innovation in Greater Manchester (OC15R19P 0903) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1534c902-6ae5-4ed7-98aa-3ff32bbd0e59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8957483d-7abb-4761-b22b-50d50286bc95
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Mark Worrall
Contact Email
mark.worrall@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0161 275 2248

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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