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title: "Controlled Environment Chambers (Environmental Degradation chambers)."
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# Controlled Environment Chambers (Environmental Degradation chambers).

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e000125-0fac-4237-9369-1160dc1a5a84

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is procuring controlled environment chambers to simulate weathering conditions for polymers and composite materials. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory equipment and is valued at £65,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 10th November 2020. Successful bidders will deliver the equipment to the University's facility located in Manchester, with the contract set to commence on 14th December 2020 and run until 31st March 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and scientific equipment, particularly those involved in the production or supply of environmental simulation technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is open to them, potentially fostering innovation in sustainable materials innovation within Greater Manchester.

## Notice

The University of Manchester wishes to purchase controlled environment chambers, specifically for simulating weathering conditions for polymers and composite materials. 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/20c88903-b38e-489e-ab6a-926943833cef |
| 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 | 10 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 | £65,000 |
| 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

- 20 Oct 2020 at 09:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c88903-b38e-489e-ab6a-926943833cef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c88903-b38e-489e-ab6a-926943833cef
  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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