Tender

Thin Film Analyser (TFA)

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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20 Oct 2020 at 10:01

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19 Oct 2020 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is seeking to purchase a Thin Film Analyser (TFA) to enhance its research capabilities in characterising materials, particularly polymers, at its Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub. The procurement process is currently active, and it follows a tendering method with a budget of £50,000. The tender period will close on 30th November 2020, with the contract scheduled to commence on 14th December 2020 and concluding by 31st March 2021. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and will take place in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents a considerable prospect for businesses, particularly those that specialise in laboratory and scientific equipment, to expand their client base within the educational and research sectors. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are capable of supplying high-quality, innovative solutions in laboratory instrumentation could thrive by competing for this contract. The funding for this project is partially supported by the European Regional Development Fund, enhancing the project's significance in promoting sustainable practices in Greater Manchester.

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Notice Title

Thin Film Analyser (TFA)

Notice Description

The University of Manchester wishes to purchase a Thin Film Analyser for the characterisation of materials, e.g. polymers. 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1066bbb9-7fd8-4c0b-9fc4-37eb6686b105
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 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

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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