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250164 - Contract for the Supply, Delivery (unloaded and positioned at the point of use), Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Turnkey Injection Moulding System for Polymer and Composite Research

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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Award

26 Feb 2026 at 08:31

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13 Feb 2026 at 11:32

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25 Nov 2025 at 12:10

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17 Nov 2025 at 10:10

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14 Nov 2025 at 08:40

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 08:26

Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast has completed the procurement process for a Turnkey Injection Moulding System dedicated to polymer and composite research. The procurement, initiated via an open procedure, is aimed at enhancing QUB's Polymer Micro-Processing Suite, creating a vital capacity for gram-to-kilogram scale injection moulding trials. As a public authority operating under sub-central government and Northern Irish devolved regulations, the university specified the purchase for its Belfast campus, with contracts starting on the 27th of February 2026. The process involved planning and tender stages, culminating in the award of the contract to Arburg Limited, a SME based in Warwick, United Kingdom, for a value of £180,000, offering options for renewal up to 2028.

This contract represents significant growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in machinery for working hard plastics and rubber or plastics. The emphasis is on fostering innovation and collaboration with Northern Ireland SMEs, underscoring the project's potential to advance research and development within the industry. It suits businesses focusing on technology evolution, integration opportunities, and flexibility in professional services. The procurement fosters engagement with industrial partners and provides hands-on training for students, making it a strategic investment in preparing the next generation of experts while boosting the region's manufacturing prowess.

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Notice Title

250164 - Contract for the Supply, Delivery (unloaded and positioned at the point of use), Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Turnkey Injection Moulding System for Polymer and Composite Research

Notice Description

Queen's University Belfast wish to procure A Turnkey Injection Moulding System for Polymer and Composite Research The procurement of this state-of-the-art injection moulding machine forms a critical component of the new Polymer Micro-Processing Suite at Queen's University Belfast (QUB). The goal is to establish a unique UK capability for gram-to-kilogram scale injection moulding trials, enabling early-stage polymer and composite innovation, hands-on training for students, and collaborative R&D with industry, particularly Northern Ireland SMEs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One-off purchase with 60 months warranty, including maintenance and any associated consumables or ancillary items

Planning Information

Queen's staff have undertaken pre-market engagement activity with a number of suppliers. The activity was undertaken in order to: 1- gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market is 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 Participation in preliminary market engagement is not a prerequisite for participation in any future tender exercise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e029
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017133-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42642500 - Machine tools for working hard plastics

42994000 - Machinery for working rubber or plastics

42994200 - Machinery for working plastics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£416,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£416,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
13 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARBURG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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