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Integrated Microcompounder with Tow Impregnation Die

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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16 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract under public procurement regulations for the purchase of an Integrated Microcompounder with Tow Impregnation Die, aligning with the Education sector requirements. The procurement process was completed on 16 February 2026, with Engelmann & Buckham Ltd appointed as the supplier. This contract was executed without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The procurement method utilised was limited, reflecting a tailored approach to fulfil the University's specific needs, including space optimisation necessitated by vertical equipment design at the Edinburgh location (UKM75).

This tender offers a significant business opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in technical educational equipment and niche compounder machinery. Businesses like Engelmann & Buckham Ltd, suited for small to medium-sized enterprises with specific expertise in advanced manufacturing equipment, stand to benefit. Such specialised suppliers with the capability to provide unique machinery solutions can expand their footprint in the educational sector by fulfilling bespoke technical specifications where competition is limited, potentially fostering future partnerships and contracts within academia.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Microcompounder with Tow Impregnation Die

Notice Description

The University is seeking to purchase a vertical microcompounder with integrated tow impregnation die.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to award Engelmann & Buckham the contract for the purchase of an XPlore Microcompounder as the UK representatives for XPlore. The XPlore microcompounder has been selected as it is the only equipment that meets the University's requirements of: - An integrated unit that includes an injection moulder, a tow impregnation line and an integrated filament line to produce fused deposition modeling filaments. - A vertical machine to maximise limited lab space.

Procurement Information

This is an award of a contract without prior publication because competition is absent for technical reasons. The University of Edinburgh is seeking to award Engelmann & Buckham the contract for the purchase of an XPlore Microcompounder as the UK representatives for XPlore. The XPlore microcompounder has been selected as it is the only equipment that meets the University's requirements of: - An integrated unit that includes an injection moulder, a tow impregnation line and an integrated filament line to produce fused deposition modeling filaments. - A vertical machine to maximise limited lab space.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823751
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549613
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£351,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aoughton@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

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

ENGELMANN & BUCKHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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