Tender

Advanced Materials Enrichment & Synthesis (AMES)

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Tender

03 Sep 2024 at 09:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester has initiated the "Advanced Materials Enrichment & Synthesis (AMES)" procurement process, which is currently in the Tender stage. This tender focuses on isotopic enrichment and localised synthesis of materials using advanced ion beam implantation and doping technologies. The initiative is scheduled to be integrated within the Henry Royce Institute under the Photon Science Institute. The procurement is categorised under Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipments, with additional classifications related to instruments for checking physical characteristics and optical instruments. Interested businesses must submit their applications by 3rd October 2024, with the contract expected to run from 3rd January 2025 to 3rd January 2026. The project is mainly funded through the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council grant application APP21442.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced materials engineering and laboratory equipment manufacturing. Companies with expertise in nanoscale materials engineering, localised synthesis technologies, and optical instruments will find this highly relevant. The procurement follows an open procedure, making it accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), fostering innovation and allowing niche players to compete effectively. By engaging in this project, businesses can enhance their collaboration with leading research institutions, leveraging the potential for growth and technological advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advanced Materials Enrichment & Synthesis (AMES)

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. 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/manchesteruniversity Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : UK Funding Description Engineering and Physical Science Research Council grant application APP21442 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-594b767c-7224-4ee3-9483-a70747b70218
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/878123e2-5f49-4307-8360-c13106f8cc22
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)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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