--- title: "Thin Film Analyser (TFA)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b24552e-1b01-4003-bde6-0d0894ea4d5e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b24552e-1b01-4003-bde6-0d0894ea4d5e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b24552e-1b01-4003-bde6-0d0894ea4d5e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b24552e-1b01-4003-bde6-0d0894ea4d5e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2020-11-16" --- # Thin Film Analyser (TFA) Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b24552e-1b01-4003-bde6-0d0894ea4d5e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b24552e-1b01-4003-bde6-0d0894ea4d5e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b24552e-1b01-4003-bde6-0d0894ea4d5e.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is seeking to purchase a Thin Film Analyser (TFA) to enhance its research capabilities in characterising materials, particularly polymers, at its Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub. The procurement process is currently active, and it follows a tendering method with a budget of £50,000. The tender period will close on 30th November 2020, with the contract scheduled to commence on 14th December 2020 and concluding by 31st March 2021. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and will take place in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. This opportunity presents a considerable prospect for businesses, particularly those that specialise in laboratory and scientific equipment, to expand their client base within the educational and research sectors. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are capable of supplying high-quality, innovative solutions in laboratory instrumentation could thrive by competing for this contract. The funding for this project is partially supported by the European Regional Development Fund, enhancing the project's significance in promoting sustainable practices in Greater Manchester. ## Notice The University of Manchester wishes to purchase a Thin Film 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) 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/1066bbb9-7fd8-4c0b-9fc4-37eb6686b105 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 16 Nov 2020 at 09:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1066bbb9-7fd8-4c0b-9fc4-37eb6686b105 - 16 Nov 2020 at 08:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1066bbb9-7fd8-4c0b-9fc4-37eb6686b105 - 20 Oct 2020 at 10:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1066bbb9-7fd8-4c0b-9fc4-37eb6686b105 - 20 Oct 2020 at 10:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1066bbb9-7fd8-4c0b-9fc4-37eb6686b105 - 19 Oct 2020 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1066bbb9-7fd8-4c0b-9fc4-37eb6686b105 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1066bbb9-7fd8-4c0b-9fc4-37eb6686b105 16th November 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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