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title: "Advanced Materials Enrichment & Synthesis (AMES) - AWARD"
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# Advanced Materials Enrichment & Synthesis (AMES) - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2528cd51-accd-4a29-9359-2990db450613

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has recently completed the procurement process for the "Advanced Materials Enrichment & Synthesis (AMES)" project. This initiative, funded by the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council and the University of Manchester, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The project's capabilities include isotopic enrichment and localised synthesis of materials, set to be housed within the Photon Science Institute at the University of Manchester and incorporated within the Henry Royce Institute. The procurement followed an open procedure and concluded in the award stage on 8th October 2024, with key delivery set for 3rd January 2025 to 3rd January 2026.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of advanced laboratory and optical instruments. Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the contract has been awarded to Ionoptika Ltd, suggesting a favourable environment for companies specialising in high-precision equipment and advanced material technologies. Companies equipped to innovate in these fields will find significant growth potential through such partnerships with leading academic institutions. The open procurement method underscores the accessibility and competitive nature of this tender for a diverse range of suppliers.

## Notice

The Advanced Materials Enrichment and Synthesis (AMES) capability tendered for here will provide isotopic enrichment and localised synthesis of materials via high-dose focused ion beam implantation, alongside the doping of ion species into these materials with single-ion determinacy. Housed within the Photon Science Institute at the University of Manchester, the capability will be incorporated within the Henry Royce Institute as part of the existing Platform for Nanoscale Advanced Materials Engineering Facility. AMES is funded by the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council grant application APP21442 and the University of Manchester.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a827dcc6-4724-4c3e-8aec-de4a333eb669 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2025 - 3 Jan 2026 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | IONOPTIKA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a827dcc6-4724-4c3e-8aec-de4a333eb669

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a827dcc6-4724-4c3e-8aec-de4a333eb669
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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