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title: "Dynamic Mechanical Analyser (DMA) - AWARD"
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# Dynamic Mechanical Analyser (DMA) - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64d75962-eb61-490b-bfdb-1ce918336315

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is seeking to procure a Dynamic Mechanical Analyser (DMA) to facilitate material characterisation, particularly polymers. The procurement is categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £99,500. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the key dates include the tender period which closed on 26th August 2020 and a contract period commencing on 1st October 2020, ending on 31st March 2021. The equipment will be located in the Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub at the university, situated in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of scientific equipment and materials analysis technologies to engage with a prominent educational institution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in laboratory equipment manufacturing or distribution would be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement is supported by the Royce equipment fund, which is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund, focusing on sustainable innovations in the Greater Manchester area, thus aligning with businesses committed to sustainability and technological advancement.

## Notice

The University of Manchester wishes to purchase a Dynamic Mechanical Analyser for the characterisation of materials, e.g. polymers. 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)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dca8b10-0fad-481a-b3d0-3166b054253c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,785 |
| 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 | TA INSTRUMENTS - A DIVISION OF WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 09:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dca8b10-0fad-481a-b3d0-3166b054253c
- 11 Sep 2020 at 12:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dca8b10-0fad-481a-b3d0-3166b054253c
- 11 Sep 2020 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dca8b10-0fad-481a-b3d0-3166b054253c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dca8b10-0fad-481a-b3d0-3166b054253c
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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