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250284 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Installation, Maintenance and Consumables for an Integrated Vertical Press with Bolt-On Injection Unit.

Queen's University Belfast

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26 Aug 2026 at 10:19

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25 Aug 2026 at 09:38

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18 Aug 2026 at 09:37

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24 Jul 2026 at 13:39

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Tender

24 Jul 2026 at 13:02

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Planning

30 Jun 2026 at 16:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Queen’s University Belfast is buying an integrated compression moulding machine: a vertical press with a bolt-on injection unit, together with delivery, installation, commissioning, maintenance and consumables. The equipment is classified as machinery for working plastics (CPV 42994200). It will be installed at the AMIC Harbour Facility on Queen’s Island, Belfast, for research and development projects. The intended use is to over-mould thermoplastic polymers onto a range of composite structures in one manufacturing step. The machine will primarily support research rather than continuous manufacturing, so the operating context involves lower running hours than a typical production environment. This is a single equipment supply and support requirement for a university research facility.

The procurement has reached tender: the university invited offers through an open procedure. It is one lot and is above the applicable threshold. Tenders were due by 3 September 2026 at 4:00pm, with the award decision due by 12 October 2026. The contract period is 2 November 2026 to 2 November 2028, with maintenance capable of being extended beyond that period for a further 10 years or the useful life of the equipment. The estimated value is £2,432,500 excluding tax and £2,919,000 including tax. Evaluation is weighted 60% quality and 40% price, covering mandatory and desirable requirements, support services, sustainable procurement and extended warranty. Electronic submission is allowed in English.

This opportunity suits manufacturers, distributors or specialist engineering suppliers of industrial plastics-processing and composite-manufacturing equipment. Strong candidates will be able to supply a fully integrated vertical compression press with a compatible bolt-on injection unit, and manage the complete equipment lifecycle from delivery through installation and commissioning to maintenance and consumables supply. Relevant technical experience includes thermoplastic over-moulding, composite structures, injection moulding and configuring machinery for research and development applications. Suppliers should be able to provide dependable technical support, planned maintenance and extended warranty or equipment-life support. The quality weighting makes engineering performance, service arrangements, sustainability and compliance with mandatory and desirable requirements central to competition. Collaboration with installation, commissioning or maintenance specialists may suit suppliers lacking every in-house capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

250284 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Installation, Maintenance and Consumables for an Integrated Vertical Press with Bolt-On Injection Unit.

Notice Description

Queen's University requires an integrated compression moulding machine (vertical press) with bolt-on injection unit. This fully integrated machine will be located at the AMIC Harbour Facility, Queen's Island, Belfast and used in Research and Development projects to over-mould thermoplastic polymers onto a range of composite structures in a single manufacturing step. The machine will be utilised primarily for research purposes, resulting in lower hours run compared to a manufacturing environment. For a comprehensive description of the requirements please refer to document 250284 Contract Specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extend maintenance beyond this period for a further 10 years or the useful life of the equipment

Planning Information

The engagement was carried out before this notice was published. 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-06c081
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081102-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42994200 - Machinery for working plastics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,432,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,432,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 2 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLN06 Belfast
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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