--- title: "Automatic Film Coater" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-984e640c-6b68-4c7e-a209-6e6ef4881d8d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-984e640c-6b68-4c7e-a209-6e6ef4881d8d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-984e640c-6b68-4c7e-a209-6e6ef4881d8d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-984e640c-6b68-4c7e-a209-6e6ef4881d8d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2017-11-20" --- # Automatic Film Coater Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-984e640c-6b68-4c7e-a209-6e6ef4881d8d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-984e640c-6b68-4c7e-a209-6e6ef4881d8d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-984e640c-6b68-4c7e-a209-6e6ef4881d8d.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is currently in the tender phase of an open procurement process for the purchase of an Automatic Film Coater, valued at £164,176. This project is part of a significant investment in the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC), located in Manchester, which aims to advance research and commercial applications of graphene and related materials. The deadline for submissions is 5th December 2017, with the contract period expected to commence on 8th December 2017 and conclude by 15th December 2017. The initiative is classified under goods, specifically focusing on mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing, or spraying. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the equipment manufacturing sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory and precision instruments. Companies that provide mechanical appliances, coatings, or related technologies could leverage this procurement to expand their market presence and establish collaborations with a leading educational institution. With the GEIC being a hub for innovation and cutting-edge research, successful bidders may gain significant exposure in academic publications and contribute to pioneering projects that have substantial commercial potential. ## Notice Background information on The University of Manchester The University of Manchester is Britain's largest single-site university, with a proud history of achievement and an ambitious agenda for the future. The University provides world-class research facilities and undertakes research of international standing. It offers students a wide choice of degree programmes and options, and excellent facilities and student support services. The University employs over 12,000 staff and offers over 400 different degree courses. It comprises of three faculties with 23 academic schools and hundreds of specialist research groups. The University's cultural attractions include The Manchester Museum, The Whitworth Art Gallery, Jodrell Bank Observatory and the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama. The University also operates a thriving conference and meeting operation including a hotel and conference centre. Further details on the University can be found at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/facts-figures/Background information on Project The equipment is being purchased for the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC) at the University of Manchester. The GEIC is a ?60 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 Vi?oly. 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/ 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. Specification The University of Manchester (GEIC) seeks to purchase a curtain coater that would be used to deposit graphene or other 2D material based coatings. This equipment would be used by a resp... Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF Funding Description 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bde5a02-52d2-496f-9812-4599a8cdd2c2 | | 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 | 20 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Dec 2017 - 15 Dec 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £164,176 | | 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) - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39236000 - Spray booths - 42924300 - Spraying equipment - 42924310 - Spray guns - 42924700 - Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying ## Release History - 20 Nov 2017 at 17:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bde5a02-52d2-496f-9812-4599a8cdd2c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bde5a02-52d2-496f-9812-4599a8cdd2c2 20th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/geic/ - http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/facts-figures/Background - 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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