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# Injection moulder and moulds - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-064711b9-f2f4-4a7e-971a-73113413dbd0

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The University of Manchester, involves the award of a contract for an injection moulding machine and associated moulds aimed at producing test specimens for polymer nanocomposites. This tender falls under the category of machinery for working rubber or plastics, with a focus on advanced materials research. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been announced on 10 May 2018, following an end date for bids on 5 March 2018 and a contract period from 23 March 2018 to 30 June 2018. The location for delivery is specified as Manchester, North West, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in machinery manufacturing and related technologies, particularly those focused on the production and supply of specialised industrial equipment. Companies that would be well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms with experience in innovative production solutions, especially those involved in polymer and composite materials. Given the strategic focus on the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre, suppliers with expertise in advanced materials and research applications are encouraged to engage.

## Notice

Background information on The University of Manchester The University of Manchester is Britain's largest single-site university, with a proud history of achievement and an ambitious agenda for the future. The University provides world-class research facilities and undertakes research of international standing. It offers students a wide choice of degree programmes and options, and excellent facilities and student support services. The University employs over 12,000 staff and offers over 400 different degree courses. It comprises of three faculties with 23 academic schools and hundreds of specialist research groups. The University's cultural attractions include The Manchester Museum, The Whitworth Art Gallery, Jodrell Bank Observatory and the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama. The University also operates a thriving conference and meeting operation including a hotel and conference centre. Further details on the University can be found at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/facts-figures/ Background information on Project This tender is being run on behalf of the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC) at the University of Manchester. The GEIC is a PS60 million investment which will establish a state of the art research and technology development facility for graphene and related 2D materials. Projects in the GEIC will be industry-led and will focus on innovation and applications, with the aim of accelerating research through to products in the marketplace. The GEIC will house pilot production facilities and characterisation equipment. It will initially focus on a number of the University's world-class graphene application areas: energy, composites, formulations and coatings, electronics and membranes. Given the world leading graphene research at the University, it is expected that all equipment in the GEIC will be cited in high profile academic publications as well as underpinning industrial collaboration projects, thus giving the equipment a high degree of exposure. The GEIC will be situated on the North Campus of The University of Manchester, comprise of ~8400 m2 and has been designed by world-renowned architect Rafael Vinoly. It is set to be open in summer 2018. Equipment purchased before the GEIC building is opened will be temporarily commissioned elsewhere in the University campus, typically in the National Graphene Institute, and then moved into the GEIC once it is completed. For further information on the GEIC please see: http://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/geic/ Project Overview The University of Manchester (GEIC) seeks to acquire a new injection moulding machine (Lot 1) and moulds (lot 2) for the production of test specimens of predetermined shape for a number of polymer nanocomposites based on graphene and other 2D materials. The polymeric matrices will be thermoplastics or thermoplastic elastomers. The composites will be filled with graphene rela...

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4841bb80-d167-43ed-bc5b-9212ec08304d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ENGELMANN & BUCKHAM; FANUC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
- 42994000 - Machinery for working rubber or plastics
- 42994200 - Machinery for working plastics

## Release History

- 10 May 2018 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4841bb80-d167-43ed-bc5b-9212ec08304d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4841bb80-d167-43ed-bc5b-9212ec08304d
  10th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/geic/
- http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/facts-figures/

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