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

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9954ad67-cbb6-412e-8c31-84d73c0e3295

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has successfully completed a procurement process for controlled environment chambers, specifically designed for simulating weathering conditions applicable to polymers and composite materials. This procurement falls under the goods category and was initiated as an open tender. The contract value is approximately £65,000, with the contract period spanning from 14th December 2020 to 31st March 2021. The winning supplier is Q Lab Europe Ltd, and the contract was awarded following the tender period that ended on 10th November 2020, located in Manchester, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory equipment and technology to expand their market share. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged, as the tender has been identified as suitable for engagement from this category. Firms specialising in environmental simulation equipment, materials science, and related fields will find this contract relevant to their capabilities and may seek to follow similar procurement opportunities in the public sector for further growth.

## 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)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee923fa8-b685-40fe-aaaf-2c4449a997da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,486 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Q LAB EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 09:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee923fa8-b685-40fe-aaaf-2c4449a997da
- 10 Dec 2020 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee923fa8-b685-40fe-aaaf-2c4449a997da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee923fa8-b685-40fe-aaaf-2c4449a997da
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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