Tender

Ellipsometer.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Tender

16 Oct 2020 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is currently conducting a procurement process to acquire an infrared ellipsometer for testing the thickness and internal structure of polymer films. This tender, identified as "Ellipsometer," falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a budget of £325,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 18th November 2020. The equipment is intended for use within the University’s Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub located at Oxford Road, Manchester (M13 9PL).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of sophisticated scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in laboratory instruments or polymer research technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality products and meet the technical specifications outlined in the procurement documents should consider participating. The funding is partly sourced from the European Regional Development Fund, highlighting the project's relevance to sustainable innovation in Greater Manchester.

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Notice Title

Ellipsometer.

Notice Description

The University of Manchester wishes to purchase an infrared ellipsometer for testing of the thickness and internal structure 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0018d2c-a670-42ad-95cf-8bdc2c0f4a82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6988a800-4d0e-4c3d-8f7f-0d0f8a66fba6
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 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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