--- title: "Reactor Suite" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-78cf7d5f-2381-44d4-a926-ce16c118c746" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-78cf7d5f-2381-44d4-a926-ce16c118c746" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-78cf7d5f-2381-44d4-a926-ce16c118c746.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-78cf7d5f-2381-44d4-a926-ce16c118c746.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2020-10-16" --- # Reactor Suite Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78cf7d5f-2381-44d4-a926-ce16c118c746 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-78cf7d5f-2381-44d4-a926-ce16c118c746) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-78cf7d5f-2381-44d4-a926-ce16c118c746.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is currently initiating a tender process for the procurement of a "Reactor Suite", which includes a batch reactor and a flow reactor. This equipment will be utilised at the University's sustainable materials innovation hub, located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The tender, classified under the CPV code for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, has a total value of £170,000 and follows an open procurement method. Businesses interested in this opportunity should submit their proposals by 18th November 2020, with the contract expected to start on 1st January 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2021. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in scientific equipment, particularly those focusing on sustainable materials and innovations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are skilled in the development and supply of laboratory equipment adhering to ISO or ASTM standards would be well-positioned to compete for this tender. The engagement of SMEs in such contracts can lead to beneficial collaborations with research organisations, thereby fostering growth and innovation within the industry. ## Notice The University of Manchester wishes to purchase a reactor suite, comprising a batch reactor and a flow reactor. This scientific equipment will be housed within the sustainable materials innovation hub at the University of Manchester. We seek two capabilities to support our work; a batch reactor and a flow reactor. The capabilities are to be used for the synthesis and innovations in the area of sustainable materials. It is expected that this equipment will form part of a wider materials characterisation workflow, which will be of interest to various research organisations (including SMEs and Large industry). Consequently, working to (ISO or ASTM) protocols is of interest, as well as, handling different material types and sizes. 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/b9f7dcaf-956f-4573-a481-41b4d1e37b4c | | 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 | 16 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £170,000 | | 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) - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2020 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f7dcaf-956f-4573-a481-41b4d1e37b4c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f7dcaf-956f-4573-a481-41b4d1e37b4c 16th October 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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