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250134 Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation and ongoing Maintenance of an Autoclave for Composite Research

Queen's University Belfast

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

19 Sep 2025 at 16:40

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

22 Aug 2025 at 10:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

28 Jul 2025 at 14:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

04 Jul 2025 at 09:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

27 Jun 2025 at 16:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 14:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

09 Jun 2025 at 15:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Queen's University Belfast involved the design, supply, delivery, installation, and ongoing maintenance of an autoclave intended for composite research. This contract was categorised under the goods industry, with a specific focus on autoclaves. The project was based in Belfast, United Kingdom, under the jurisdiction of Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement process began with market engagement in March 2025, proceeded to the tender stage that commenced in June, and was slated to conclude in October 2025. However, the contract was ultimately cancelled on 19th September 2025, as the award was not fulfilled. The initial tendering process adopted an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to bid electronically by the deadline of 29th August 2025.

This tender represented a significant opportunity for companies specialising in the manufacturing and maintenance of industrial research equipment, particularly those experienced with composite materials. The demand for a large-scale autoclave indicates a substantial contract value, which was grossly estimated at £876,000. The procurement offered a platform for businesses to establish a long-term relationship with a prestigious institution like Queen's University Belfast, which could have been advantageous for future collaborations. Despite the current cancellation, suppliers with expertise in advanced composites and high-temperature polymers should stay alert for potential retendering, as mentioned by the university, to take advantage of this lucrative opportunity to support technological advancements in composite research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

250134 Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation and ongoing Maintenance of an Autoclave for Composite Research

Notice Description

Queen's University of Belfast wishes to procure a large (3m x 6m) autoclave for carrying out industrial research for composite processing. This autoclave will be used for conventional composites (carbon and glass fibre), natural fibre composites and thermoplastic composites including using high temperature polymers such as PEEK.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: options to extend maintenance beyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment.

Planning Information

Queen's staff have undertaken pre market engagement activity including discussions with a number of companies. The activity was undertaken in order to: 1- gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market was capable of responding to a tender in relation to this requirement; 2- identify potential suppliers for the requirement; 3- understand potential lead times, and 4- gain an understanding of the commercial profile for the requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05457d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058251-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33191110 - Autoclaves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£730,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£730,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 15 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Cancelled

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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