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Polymer processing equipment

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

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04 Feb 2026 at 12:06

Award

22 Oct 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle recently completed a public procurement process for polymer processing equipment, an essential addition to their advanced research in nanocomposite materials. The contract, identified as T24/0086, was awarded following a limited competition method, ensuring that only technically compliant bids were considered. This procurement phase culminated in December 2025, with contracts signed on the 19th and delivery scheduled to occur starting from 31st December 2025. The goods, including a Micro Compounder, Injection Moulder, and Platen Press, will be installed and commissioned on-site in Newcastle upon Tyne, UKC22 region. The procurement falls under the machinery for working plastics category, embedded within the sub-central government public authority classification.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in the supply of scientific research equipment and manufacturing tools. The contract was split between Collin Lab and Pilot Solutions GmbH, a large enterprise from Germany, and Engelmann & Buckham Ltd, a UK-based SME, illustrating the potential for both large and small to medium-sized enterprises to participate in such tenders. With the added benefit of a two-year service and maintenance agreement, suppliers can also forge ongoing relationships with academic institutions. Participation in contracts like this is suitable for companies focusing on innovative R&D equipment with technical compliance capabilities, offering a pathway to establish strong industry partnerships and enhance market visibility.

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Notice Title

Polymer processing equipment

Notice Description

Northumbria University has procured a Micro Compounder, an Injection Moulder and a Platen Press to support advanced research into novel nanocomposites-materials that combine nanoscale fillers with polymer matrices to achieve enhanced physical properties. - The Micro Compounder that capable of processing very small quantities of polymers and additives, ideal for R&D involving expensive or rare substances; - The Injection Moulder that allows for the creation of standardised test specimens with tight control over temperature, pressure, and mould geometry; - The Platen Press that offers programmable pressure and heat settings to form composite sheets or layered samples. The machines will be used in conjunction with each other and physically compatible for a single user to operate. The transfer of samples from a Micro Compounder to either Platen press or Injection Moulder is achievable with minimal user intervention and without requiring any additional tools or adaptors. Following a competitive tender, the requirement was split to ensure technical compliance. Items 1 & 2 were awarded to the UK distributor, while Item 3 was awarded directly to the OEM as the sole authorized provider for that specific item. This purchase includes delivery; offloading; positioning; installation; commissioning; onsite training and 2-year Service and Maintenance contract. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011634128

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009922-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42994200 - Machinery for working plastics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£262,009 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£262,009 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 1 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
Laura Rizaeva
Contact Email
laura.rizaeva@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0191 227 4303

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

COLLIN LAB AND PILOT SOLUTIONS

ENGELMANN & BUCKHAM

ENGLEMANN & BUCKHAM

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