--- title: "Permeability Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f8e5793-5e29-4e03-938d-6ceb4842eb2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f8e5793-5e29-4e03-938d-6ceb4842eb2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f8e5793-5e29-4e03-938d-6ceb4842eb2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f8e5793-5e29-4e03-938d-6ceb4842eb2b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2020-07-23" --- # Permeability Equipment Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f8e5793-5e29-4e03-938d-6ceb4842eb2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f8e5793-5e29-4e03-938d-6ceb4842eb2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f8e5793-5e29-4e03-938d-6ceb4842eb2b.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is seeking to purchase gas permeability equipment for testing polymer films, with a budget of £200,000. This procurement falls under the "goods" category and is being conducted through an open procedure, which is currently in the tender stage and set to close on 1st September 2020. The contract period is expected to start on 5th October 2020 and run until 31st March 2021. The equipment will be housed at the Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub within the university's premises located in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. The funding for this initiative is partially sourced from the European Regional Development Fund, aimed at sustainable plastic innovation in Greater Manchester. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in scientific equipment or laboratory supplies, to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in manufacturing or supplying gas permeability testing tools would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses should prepare to demonstrate their capabilities and meet the necessary requirements outlined in the procurement documents, available through the university's procurement portal. ## 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 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/ab44b49e-70ec-43f0-ba41-afb3bb30ead0 | | 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 | £200,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## 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 - 23 Jul 2020 at 15:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab44b49e-70ec-43f0-ba41-afb3bb30ead0 - 23 Jul 2020 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab44b49e-70ec-43f0-ba41-afb3bb30ead0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab44b49e-70ec-43f0-ba41-afb3bb30ead0 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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