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title: "Controlled Environment - AWARD"
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# Controlled Environment - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e7a661f-cce7-440a-bbc3-7af1fed599d4

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has awarded a contract titled "Controlled Environment - AWARD" on 10th May 2018. This procurement falls within the installation works of cleanrooms category, aimed at developing facilities for the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC) located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The contract covers the period from 10th May 2018 to 31st August 2018. The tender process was initiated to equip the GEIC, a significant investment project dedicated to graphene research and innovation, with essential cleanroom facilities.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in laboratory construction, cleanroom installation, and related fields. Companies with expertise in high-tech environmental controls or supplying laboratory equipment will find this tender well-suited for them. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may benefit significantly, as the buyer has indicated a capacity for engaging SMEs in this procurement project, fostering potential collaborations in cutting-edge research and applications.

## 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 The equipment is being purchased for 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 the 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 temporally 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/ The GEIC equipment fund is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds having been awarded under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation. Overview The University of Manchester requires some controlled environment areas within the new Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre. This tender consists of two lots. Lot 1: a clean area of ISO c...

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4928f3fc-e5f4-490c-bc18-d669b4fa81c7 |
| 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 | 8 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £181,302 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CONNECT 2 CLEANROOMS; DIMENSION STORAGE & INTERIORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 33157300 - Oxygen tents
- 33163000 - Tent for medical use
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45214610 - Laboratory building construction work
- 45214631 - Installation works of cleanrooms

## Release History

- 10 May 2018 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4928f3fc-e5f4-490c-bc18-d669b4fa81c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4928f3fc-e5f4-490c-bc18-d669b4fa81c7
  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/Background

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