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title: "Blown Film Extruder and Mini Extruder"
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# Blown Film Extruder and Mini Extruder

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-478be06f-0ea9-49e4-9d43-70b4e4fc5f92

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is currently seeking tenders for the provision of a Blown Film Extruder and Mini Extruder, essential for processing polymers and fostering innovation in sustainable materials. This procurement falls under the industrial machinery category, with a total budget of £400,000. The tender is open and will accept submissions until 1st September 2020. The contract is set to commence on 5th October 2020 and will run until 31st March 2021. Interested suppliers can find further information and details about the submission requirements through the University's procurement portal.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, particularly those experienced in polymer processing, to expand their operations. Companies that are SMEs may find this tender particularly suitable, given the encouragement for smaller ventures to participate. Furthermore, businesses focusing on sustainable materials and innovative recycling methods would be well-positioned to compete, aligning their offerings with the evolving market demands highlighted by this procurement initiative.

## Notice

Twin screw extruders for the processing of polymers 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. 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) Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Various Funding Description 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) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61d6dca4-8f08-476a-8c02-c72580bc6308 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2020 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61d6dca4-8f08-476a-8c02-c72580bc6308

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61d6dca4-8f08-476a-8c02-c72580bc6308
  23rd July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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