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Advanced Materials Enrichment & Synthesis (AMES) - AWARD

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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08 Oct 2024 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester has recently completed the procurement process for the "Advanced Materials Enrichment & Synthesis (AMES)" project. This initiative, funded by the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council and the University of Manchester, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The project's capabilities include isotopic enrichment and localised synthesis of materials, set to be housed within the Photon Science Institute at the University of Manchester and incorporated within the Henry Royce Institute. The procurement followed an open procedure and concluded in the award stage on 8th October 2024, with key delivery set for 3rd January 2025 to 3rd January 2026.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of advanced laboratory and optical instruments. Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the contract has been awarded to Ionoptika Ltd, suggesting a favourable environment for companies specialising in high-precision equipment and advanced material technologies. Companies equipped to innovate in these fields will find significant growth potential through such partnerships with leading academic institutions. The open procurement method underscores the accessibility and competitive nature of this tender for a diverse range of suppliers.

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Notice Title

Advanced Materials Enrichment & Synthesis (AMES) - AWARD

Notice Description

The Advanced Materials Enrichment and Synthesis (AMES) capability tendered for here will provide isotopic enrichment and localised synthesis of materials via high-dose focused ion beam implantation, alongside the doping of ion species into these materials with single-ion determinacy. Housed within the Photon Science Institute at the University of Manchester, the capability will be incorporated within the Henry Royce Institute as part of the existing Platform for Nanoscale Advanced Materials Engineering Facility. AMES is funded by the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council grant application APP21442 and the University of Manchester.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2528cd51-accd-4a29-9359-2990db450613
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a827dcc6-4724-4c3e-8aec-de4a333eb669
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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)

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2025 - 3 Jan 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IONOPTIKA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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