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# Permeability Equipment. - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33f4256a-3baf-4d85-8da3-71a771181cd9

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The University of Manchester, aims to acquire gas permeability equipment for testing polymer films to support sustainable innovations in plastics and waste management. This tender is classified under the goods category and has a total value of £200,000. The procurement method employed is open, and the tender period has officially concluded, having ended on 28th October 2020. The contract duration is set from 1st December 2020 to 31st March 2021, with the delivery addresses located within the North West region, specifically Manchester (postcode M13 9PL).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory and precision equipment sector, particularly those focused on sustainable technologies. Businesses that specialise in developing innovative materials or recycling methods would be particularly well-positioned to compete for future contracts related to the sustainable materials innovation hub at the University. The involvement of the European Regional Development Fund further enhances the visibility and significance of this procurement, making it an appealing target for firms eager to engage in advanced materials research and sustainable practices.

## Notice

The University of Manchester wishes to purchase gas permeability equipment for testing permeability of films, predominantly polymer films. This scientific equipment will be housed within the sustainable materials innovation hub at the University of Manchester. The SMIH will support small to medium businesses from across the whole of Greater Manchester to find sustainable innovations to waste management and more sustainable plastics. It will achieve this by bringing together material science expertise and business intelligence to offer a defined workflow of 'Advice,' 'Assess' and 'Innovate' to understand where businesses can make efficiencies, realise opportunities and avoid unintended consequences in their plastics management. This equipment will be housed in one of three interlinking laboratories supporting the capability to characterise, synthesise and process polymers, facilitating innovation in new sustainable polymers, improved methods of recycling and validation of emerging sustainable materials that appear on the market. 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)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3116245-1f29-46b4-9f8b-672383bcc476 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £147,680 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE |
| 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 | ENGELMANN & BUCKHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 09:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3116245-1f29-46b4-9f8b-672383bcc476
- 17 Dec 2020 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3116245-1f29-46b4-9f8b-672383bcc476

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3116245-1f29-46b4-9f8b-672383bcc476
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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