--- title: "Thermal Analysis Tool (funded by ERDF)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92b2dd4b-453c-4ea9-9c32-29c6313febb8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92b2dd4b-453c-4ea9-9c32-29c6313febb8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92b2dd4b-453c-4ea9-9c32-29c6313febb8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92b2dd4b-453c-4ea9-9c32-29c6313febb8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-03-25" --- # Thermal Analysis Tool (funded by ERDF) Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92b2dd4b-453c-4ea9-9c32-29c6313febb8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92b2dd4b-453c-4ea9-9c32-29c6313febb8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92b2dd4b-453c-4ea9-9c32-29c6313febb8.json) ## Summary The Manchester Metropolitan University is initiating a public procurement process for the contract titled "Thermal Analysis Tool," supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This procurement falls under the category of miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments and is located in Lancashire, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the open stage, with proposals due by 8 April 2021. The contract itself is set to commence on 22 April 2021 and will last until 21 April 2023. Bidders should be prepared to offer solutions that meet specific technical requirements of the thermal analysis tool, including capabilities in thermal gravimetric analysis and dynamic scanning calorimetry. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and scientific sectors, particularly those specialising in testing equipment and laboratory instruments. Companies that produce or supply evaluation tools that align with the outlined specifications, or those that can offer innovative solutions tailored to the thermal analysis field, would be well-suited to participate in this bidding process. With a minimum contract value of £25,000 and the possibility for small and medium enterprises to engage, this tender can facilitate notable growth for the chosen supplier. ## Notice This contract opportunity is funded by ERDF for the provision of a thermal analysis tool which meets the following requirements: The thermal analysis tool will provide both thermal gravimetric analysis TGA and dynamic scanning calorimetry A heat flux DSC design with separate sample and reference pans Temperature range Ambient to 1500 C with a dynamic temperature precision of 0 5 C Heating rates of 0 1 to 100 C/min Weight Baseline Drift of 50 ug to 1000 C 50 ug 1000 to 1500 C Dual Sample TGA to increase productivity The ability to switch between at least two gasses Autosampler is also required Additional information: In order to apply for this contract, please register your company details on the University's e-tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/Home Once you have registered, you will be able to access the tender documents. Bidders should follow the instructions outlined in the ITT document pack and submit a response by the closing date. Funding Description European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/988a985e-0000-4e3f-9558-fcada178508a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Apr 2021 - 21 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASHIRE | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M15 6BH | | 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 - 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments ## Release History - 25 Mar 2021 at 16:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/988a985e-0000-4e3f-9558-fcada178508a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/988a985e-0000-4e3f-9558-fcada178508a 25th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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