--- title: "High Quality - Large Area CVD growth Furnace" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f58a10b-6253-452e-b9d6-50fc2acdccbc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f58a10b-6253-452e-b9d6-50fc2acdccbc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f58a10b-6253-452e-b9d6-50fc2acdccbc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f58a10b-6253-452e-b9d6-50fc2acdccbc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2017-03-28" --- # High Quality - Large Area CVD growth Furnace Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f58a10b-6253-452e-b9d6-50fc2acdccbc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f58a10b-6253-452e-b9d6-50fc2acdccbc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f58a10b-6253-452e-b9d6-50fc2acdccbc.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is currently seeking suppliers for the procurement titled "High Quality - Large Area CVD Growth Furnace" as part of their initiative to establish a state-of-the-art Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for laboratory and industrial furnaces, and is taking place in Manchester, England. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 12th April 2017. The contract is expected to begin on 10th April 2017 and run until 31st July 2017, with a procurement method classified as open procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment manufacturing or related technology sectors to engage with a prestigious academic institution. Companies capable of supplying high-quality CVD graphene growth systems that meet stringent performance and quality metrics will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to support diversity in the supply chain and foster innovation through collaboration with the University’s research initiatives. ## Notice This large area, high quality CVD graphene growth system will initially be located within the NGI. Moving to the GEIC once opened. The purpose of the system is to produce high quality CVD graphene growth capability for researcher at the University of Manchester. Large area as be define as greater than A4 (210x 300mm). Quality is essential with reproducibility been definable. The GEIC equipment fund is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds having been awarded under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation. The equipment is being purchased for the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre ("GEIC") at the University of Manchester. The GEIC is a PS60 million investment which will establish a state of the art research and technology development facility for graphene and related 2D materials. Projects in the GEIC will be industry-led and will focus on innovation and applications, with the aim of accelerating research through to products in the marketplace. The GEIC will house pilot production facilities and characterisation equipment. It will initially focus on a number of the University's world-class graphene application areas: energy, composites, formulations and coatings, electronics and membranes. Given the world leading graphene research at the University, it is expected that all the equipment in the GEIC will be cited in high profile academic publications as well as underpinning industrial collaboration projects, thus giving the equipment a high degree of exposure. The GEIC will be situated on the North Campus of The University of Manchester, comprise of ~8400 m2 and has been designed by world-renowned architect Rafael Vinoly. It is set to be open in summer 2018. Equipment purchased before the GEIC building is opened will be temporally commissioned elsewhere in the University campus, typically in the National Graphene Institute, and then moved into the GEIC once it is completed. For further information on the GEIC please see: http://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/geic/ This large area, high quality CVD graphene growth system will initially be located within the NGI. Moving to the GEIC once opened. The purpose of the system is to produce high quality CVD graphene growth capability for researcher at the University of Manchester. Large area as be define as greater than A4 (210x 300mm). Quality is essential with reproducibility been definable. Please note, since the original advert the university has relaxed its minimum requirement under MR6. Additional information: Following an initial tender exercise this requirement is being extended a further 15 days. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5f2484-4061-4fe7-a5bb-e61a01dce6d4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 May 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens ## Release History - 28 Mar 2017 at 10:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5f2484-4061-4fe7-a5bb-e61a01dce6d4 - 17 Feb 2017 at 09:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5f2484-4061-4fe7-a5bb-e61a01dce6d4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5f2484-4061-4fe7-a5bb-e61a01dce6d4 28th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/ProjectManage/638 To access documents and guidance please go to the link below. ## Notice URLs - http://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/geic/ - http://www.procurement.manchester.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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