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High Shear Mixer - AWARD

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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11 May 2018 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is undertaking a procurement process to acquire a high shear mixer for the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC), a prominent facility aimed at advancing research and technology in graphene and related materials. This procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 1st May 2018 and concluding on 30th June 2018. The procurement, categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, takes place in Manchester, United Kingdom, with a tender end date of 23rd March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of specialised laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in machinery related to industrial applications. Companies that focus on innovative technologies geared toward the advanced materials sector, including those producing mixers and related equipment, would be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement. The visibility and collaboration potential associated with the GEIC's projects can further enhance the profile of suppliers involved in this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Shear Mixer - 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 This tender is being run on behalf of 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 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 temporarily 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/ Project Overview The University of Manchester (GEIC) is seeking to buy a laboratory / small pilot scale batch style high shear mixer. This machine will be used for the scale up of the production of formulations containing graphene and related 2D materials for a variety of application areas including composites, membranes and coatings. As a minimum we would like to process batches up to 5 lit...

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b73c7cba-ffe1-4ec3-bc7b-43e1f3f2cde2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99f5f5a3-c36c-48d9-b742-4d21c4c32f2e
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

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

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

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

42996400 - Mixer units

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 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
Paul Carter
Contact Email
paul.carter-2@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0161 275 2207

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

SILVERSON MACHINES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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