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Graphene Film Processing System - AWARD

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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09 Mar 2018 at 16:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is seeking suppliers for the Graphene Film Processing System, a procurement process currently in the Award stage, following a completed tender. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a specific focus on goods, including industrial machinery and special-purpose machinery. The tender was officially closed on 5 March 2018, and the awarded contract period runs from 9 March 2018 to 30 June 2018. The project supports the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC) and is crucial for advancing research in graphene applications. The delivery address for the awarded contracts is located in Manchester, North West England.

This opportunity holds significant potential for businesses engaged in manufacturing laboratory equipment and precision machinery, particularly those with expertise in the sectors of graphene research and technology development. Companies that specialise in industrial machinery, laboratory accessories, and miscellaneous special-purpose machinery will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The high visibility of the awarded equipment through academic publications and industry collaborations could lead to increased recognition and further business opportunities for successful suppliers like Research Developments Limited and SiSTEM Technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graphene Film Processing System - AWARD

Notice Description

Background information on The University of Manchester The University of Manchester is Britain's largest single-site university, with a proud history of achievement and an ambitious agenda for the future. The University provides world-class research facilities and undertakes research of international standing. It offers students a wide choice of degree programmes and options, and excellent facilities and student support services. The University employs over 12,000 staff and offers over 400 different degree courses. It comprises of three faculties with 23 academic schools and hundreds of specialist research groups. The University's cultural attractions include The Manchester Museum, The Whitworth Art Gallery, Jodrell Bank Observatory and the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama. The University also operates a thriving conference and meeting operation including a hotel and conference centre. Further details on the University can be found at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/facts-figures/Background information on Project The equipment is being purchased for the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC) at the University of Manchester. The GEIC is a PS60 million investment which will establish a state of the art research and technology development facility for graphene and related 2D materials. Projects in the GEIC will be industry-led and will focus on innovation and applications, with the aim of accelerating research through to products in the marketplace. The GEIC will house pilot production facilities and characterisation equipment. It will initially focus on a number of the University's world-class graphene application areas: energy, composites, formulations and coatings, electronics and membranes. Given the world leading graphene research at the University, it is expected that all the equipment in the GEIC will be cited in high profile academic publications as well as underpinning industrial collaboration projects, thus giving the equipment a high degree of exposure. The GEIC will be situated on the North Campus of The University of Manchester, comprise of 8400 m2 and has been designed by world-renowned architect Rafael Vinoly. It is set to be open in summer 2018. Equipment purchased before the GEIC building is opened will be temporally commissioned elsewhere in the University campus, typically in the National Graphene Institute, and then moved into the GEIC once it is completed. For further information on the GEIC please see: http://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/geic/ The GEIC equipment fund is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds having been awarded under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation. University of Manchester (GEIC) seeks to purchase a system for the transfer of graphene from its growth substrate to other substrates, up to 6 inches in diameter. We seek three instruments to facilitate th...

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a286ac46-ed8e-4d7e-9106-ef822af30e72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

22520000 - Dry-etching equipment

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

39711430 - Hotplates

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

42931000 - Centrifuges

42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

44113300 - Coated materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£181,302 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
2
Supplier Names

RESEARCH DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED T/A MOORFIELD ASSOCIATES

SISTEM TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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