--- title: "Hollow fibre coating/characterization unit - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-367d3c47-9d1a-4944-9ff1-a8e873bf5ddf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-367d3c47-9d1a-4944-9ff1-a8e873bf5ddf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-367d3c47-9d1a-4944-9ff1-a8e873bf5ddf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-367d3c47-9d1a-4944-9ff1-a8e873bf5ddf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2018-04-30" --- # Hollow fibre coating/characterization unit - AWARD Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-367d3c47-9d1a-4944-9ff1-a8e873bf5ddf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-367d3c47-9d1a-4944-9ff1-a8e873bf5ddf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-367d3c47-9d1a-4944-9ff1-a8e873bf5ddf.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester, located in Manchester, United Kingdom, has completed a public procurement process for the acquisition of a hollow fibre coating/characterisation unit, with the main objective of enhancing its Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC). This procurement is part of a broader commitment to research and innovation in the field of graphene and related 2D materials, which is anticipated to have significant industrial applications. The contract period runs from 30 April 2018 to 31 July 2018, and the total value of the contract is £181,302. The tender was awarded on 30 April 2018 and follows a competitive process for goods in the scientific equipment industry, classified under CPV code 38400000 and additional categories. The procurement stage has now moved to the award phase. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and scientific instrumentation, particularly those focused on innovative materials and coatings technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing mechanical appliances for spraying, testing apparatus, or related laboratory equipment would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on high-quality research at the University promotes valuable collaborations, which could enhance a company's profile through partnerships in cutting-edge graphene research and development opportunities. ## Notice 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. The University of Manchester (GEIC) seeks to acquire a hollow fibre coating/characterization unit for the uniform coating of graphene, graphene oxide and related 2D materials, as well characterization of their filtration performance. This device will be used t... ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6975c7-6704-4276-87f1-230f8300f72d | | 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 | 30 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Apr 2018 | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2018 - 31 Jul 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | CONVERGENCE INDUSTRY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics - 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus - 42924300 - Spraying equipment - 42924700 - Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying ## Release History - 30 Apr 2018 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6975c7-6704-4276-87f1-230f8300f72d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6975c7-6704-4276-87f1-230f8300f72d 30th April 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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