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title: "Controlled Environment Chambers (Gloveboxes)"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
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# Controlled Environment Chambers (Gloveboxes)

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1534c902-6ae5-4ed7-98aa-3ff32bbd0e59

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is currently seeking to procure controlled environment chambers, specifically gloveboxes, to manage air- and moisture-sensitive materials within their Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total estimated value of £85,000. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 25 September 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 27 October 2020 and run until 31 March 2021, based in Manchester, North West England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in manufacturing or supplying controlled environment systems. Businesses with capabilities in innovative material handling technologies, as well as those targeting sustainability in the plastics sector, may find this contract aligns well with their offerings, bolstered by funding from the European Regional Development Fund aimed at sustainable plastic innovation.

## Notice

The University of Manchester wishes to purchase controlled environment chambers; specifically gloveboxes, for handling air- and moisture-sensitive materials in a controlled/inert environment. This scientific equipment will be housed within the Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub at the University of Manchester. The Royce equipment fund is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds having been awarded under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Sustainable Plastic Innovation in Greater Manchester (OC15R19P 0903) Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Various Funding Description The Royce equipment fund is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds having been awarded under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Sustainable Plastic Innovation in Greater Manchester (OC15R19P 0903) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8957483d-7abb-4761-b22b-50d50286bc95 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2020 at 13:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8957483d-7abb-4761-b22b-50d50286bc95
- 4 Sep 2020 at 13:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8957483d-7abb-4761-b22b-50d50286bc95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8957483d-7abb-4761-b22b-50d50286bc95
  4th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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