Tender

Glove Box Upgrade

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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07 Feb 2019 at 16:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is currently seeking suppliers for an upgrade to its Glove Box as part of a significant project aimed at enhancing the capacity for rapid screening of functional materials. This tender falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is classified as a procurement for goods. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 27 February 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 27 March 2019 and conclude on 26 July 2019. Interested parties can register for documentation through the provided links.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those involved in advanced materials research and development. Given the emphasis on inert atmosphere processing and encapsulation, companies with expertise in innovative laboratory technologies or those capable of integrating advanced systems will find this a fitting opportunity to enhance their business portfolio. The procurement method is an open procedure, making it accessible for a wide range of suppliers to compete and potentially grow their market presence in the advanced materials sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Glove Box Upgrade

Notice Description

Upgrade to Glove Box. The aim of the project is to provide capability for the rapid screening of functional materials based on their performance in fabricated devices. Critically, fabrication will be undertaken using inert atmosphere processing and encapsulation thus removing/minimising the deleterious effect of oxidation that when present typically compromises early-stage materials triage. The University of Manchester will be home to a new national research and innovation centre in advanced materials, the Henry Royce Institute (HRI). Announced by the Chancellor, George Osborne, in the 2014 autumn statement, the PS293M Institute will grow the UK's world-leading research base in advanced materials research and development, which is fundamental to all industrial sectors and the national economy. The new Institute, supported by industrial partners, will have its Hub in Manchester. The founding partners, comprise the Universities of Sheffield, Leeds, Liverpool, Cambridge, Oxford and Imperial College London, along with National Nuclear Labs (NNL) and the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE). Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Delivery Notes Upgrade to Glove Box. The aim of the project is to provide capability for the rapid screening of functional materials based on their performance in fabricated devices. Critically, fabrication will be undertaken using inert atmosphere processing and encapsulation thus removing/minimising the deleterious effect of oxidation that when present typically compromises early-stage materials triage. The University of Manchester will be home to a new national research and innovation Centre in advanced materials, the Henry Royce Institute (HRI). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/369c9739-2108-46d0-92ea-f159930d5763
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2019 - 26 Jul 2019 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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