Tender

Permeability Equipment

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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23 Jul 2020 at 15:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is seeking to purchase gas permeability equipment for testing polymer films, with a budget of £200,000. This procurement falls under the "goods" category and is being conducted through an open procedure, which is currently in the tender stage and set to close on 1st September 2020. The contract period is expected to start on 5th October 2020 and run until 31st March 2021. The equipment will be housed at the Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub within the university's premises located in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. The funding for this initiative is partially sourced from the European Regional Development Fund, aimed at sustainable plastic innovation in Greater Manchester.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in scientific equipment or laboratory supplies, to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in manufacturing or supplying gas permeability testing tools would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses should prepare to demonstrate their capabilities and meet the necessary requirements outlined in the procurement documents, available through the university's procurement portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Permeability Equipment

Notice Description

The University of Manchester wishes to purchase gas permeability equipment for testing permeability of films, predominantly polymer films. 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-b5fd17-4f8e5793-5e29-4e03-938d-6ceb4842eb2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab44b49e-70ec-43f0-ba41-afb3bb30ead0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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)

38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 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
LANCASHIRE
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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