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Integrated Micro-Compounder with Tow Impregnation Die

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is awarding a contract to Xplore Instruments BV for the supply, installation and ongoing servicing of a specialised polymer micro-compounder system and auxiliary equipment with two impregnation die. Through comprehensive market research, Xplore Instruments BV were identified as the only supplier capable of meeting the requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Xplore Instruments were the only identified supplier capable of meeting the full technical specification required for the research programme. A key requirement is the availability of a specialised tow-to-tape impregnation die that can operate in-line with the polymer micro-compounder, enabling true fibre tow impregnation where molten polymer penetrates individual fibre filaments. Alternative suppliers contacted during market research, such as ThermoFisher and Nativa Sciences were contacted directly and were unable to provide this functionality, offering only coating dies that apply polymer to the surface of fibres rather than achieving full impregnation or systems of multiple pieces of equipment that had to be used rather than a single equipment and process Xplore's solution provided. A voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice was published on Public Contracts Scotland to notify the market of the University's intent to award a contract to Xplore Instruments BV. No challenge was received during the standstill period. As a result, no further information was received that other suppliers are able to provide an integrated system that meets the University's functional and research requirements and reducing the risk of the contract being put aside by a market challenge.

Procurement Information

Xplore Instruments were the only identified supplier capable of meeting the full technical specification

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0685fa
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035492-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
CPV Codes: 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £333,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Cancelled
Awards Status: Active
Contracts Status: Active

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
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Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: EDINBURGH
Postcode: EH1 1HT
Post Town: Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location: TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority: City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward: City Centre
Westminster Constituency: Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: XPLORE INSTRUMENTS

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