--- title: "Graphitisation Furnace - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-353cece0-2496-4c79-872b-cce5cb8d7ffa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-353cece0-2496-4c79-872b-cce5cb8d7ffa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-353cece0-2496-4c79-872b-cce5cb8d7ffa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-353cece0-2496-4c79-872b-cce5cb8d7ffa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2018-03-20" --- # Graphitisation Furnace - AWARD Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-353cece0-2496-4c79-872b-cce5cb8d7ffa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-353cece0-2496-4c79-872b-cce5cb8d7ffa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-353cece0-2496-4c79-872b-cce5cb8d7ffa.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester has awarded a contract for a fully automatic graphitisation furnace, essential for creating highly ordered graphite structures. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory furnaces and was officially awarded on 20 March 2018. The contract will be executed between 20 March and 30 June 2018, with project operations taking place at the University’s North Campus in Manchester, North West England. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, culminating in this award, and details about specifications and supplier obligations can be found in the awarded contract notice. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and related services, particularly those involved in the manufacturing and installation of advanced technological apparatus. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, especially those with relevant expertise in supplying high-quality industrial equipment. The focus on graphene and related materials also opens avenues for collaborations in innovative applications, appealing to both niche suppliers and larger manufacturers aiming to expand their market presence in cutting-edge technologies. ## 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) plans the purchase a fully automatic graphitisation furnace for the purpose of creating highly ordered graphite structures. The purchase shall cover the delivery and installation of the complete equipment, including sufficient training/demonstration to ensure trouble-free operation of the equipment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de3995fe-c278-4211-a595-527729c25cc8 | | 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 | 20 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | 20 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | FCT SYSTEME | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens - 42310000 - Furnace burners ## Release History - 20 Mar 2018 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de3995fe-c278-4211-a595-527729c25cc8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de3995fe-c278-4211-a595-527729c25cc8 20th March 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/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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