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title: "Industrial Composter"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
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# Industrial Composter

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a71970c-33d8-4adb-87c0-66a019c2e695

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is seeking to procure an Industrial Composter valued at £60,000 to enhance its Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub. This contract is currently in the Tender stage and will close on 9th November 2020. The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering the composter to the university's facility, located at Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK. This procurement is part of a project partially funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), aimed at advancing sustainable plastic innovations in Greater Manchester.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in environmental technology, waste management, or sustainable agriculture. Companies capable of providing composting solutions or similar goods may find this contract aligns well with their services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, benefiting from the university's commitment to innovative sustainability and potentially leading to future contracts in this expanding sector.

## Notice

The University of Manchester wishes to purchase an Industrial Composter to assess the degradation of compostable and biodegradable packaging with or without the addition of food waste. This equipment will be housed indoors 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/0f3eaaa6-c46b-4126-9bfd-0568519ee7af |
| 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 | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 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 | £60,000 |
| 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

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 39234000 - Compost boxes
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2020 at 10:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f3eaaa6-c46b-4126-9bfd-0568519ee7af
- 19 Oct 2020 at 10:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f3eaaa6-c46b-4126-9bfd-0568519ee7af
- 19 Oct 2020 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f3eaaa6-c46b-4126-9bfd-0568519ee7af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f3eaaa6-c46b-4126-9bfd-0568519ee7af
  20th 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

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