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title: "Tender for the Provision of Physical Vapor Deposition Thin Film Cladding Coater"
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# Tender for the Provision of Physical Vapor Deposition Thin Film Cladding Coater

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-402d5fc5-e226-4aef-b542-2a25ce925841

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Manchester Metropolitan University for the tender titled "Tender for the Provision of Physical Vapor Deposition Thin Film Cladding Coater." This opportunity falls within the miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery industry category. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submission deadlines set for 12:00 noon on 4 August 2017. The contract is expected to start on 2 October 2017 and run until 1 October 2019, with delivery required at the university's All Saints Campus in Manchester, UK.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying vacuum deposition systems and relevant machinery. Firms specialising in materials engineering, coatings technology, and precision machinery would be well-suited to compete, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can fulfil the specifications outlined in the tender documents. Engaging with this contract could enhance market visibility and foster relationships with a prominent educational institution.

## Notice

The University wishes to appoint a single supplier, for the build and supply of a high vacuum unbalanced magnetron sputter deposition system for the deposition of metal and metal oxide based coatings. Additional information: In order to apply for this contract, suppliers must register themselves on the University's E-Tendering system, (In-tend). One electronic copy of your response is to be returned to the University via the In-Tend Supplier Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/Home (The University's electronic tendering system) no later than 12:00 noon on Friday 04 August 2017. All tenders submitted, must be in English and contain all four documents that are required (Document 2 Specification of Requirements, Document 3 Pricing Schedule and Document 4 Form of Offer, Document 6 Selection Questionnaire) in order to be considered for evaluation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e51d73a4-9304-4fd9-9f84-a14aec5eecf7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 1 Oct 2019 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASHIRE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31711421 - Magnetrons
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2017 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e51d73a4-9304-4fd9-9f84-a14aec5eecf7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e51d73a4-9304-4fd9-9f84-a14aec5eecf7
  5th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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