--- title: "R&D Inkjet Printer for Printed Electronics" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9fc0eeb4-5e0b-4508-b5ac-aded8f71203a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9fc0eeb4-5e0b-4508-b5ac-aded8f71203a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fc0eeb4-5e0b-4508-b5ac-aded8f71203a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fc0eeb4-5e0b-4508-b5ac-aded8f71203a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2018-01-18" --- # R&D Inkjet Printer for Printed Electronics Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fc0eeb4-5e0b-4508-b5ac-aded8f71203a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9fc0eeb4-5e0b-4508-b5ac-aded8f71203a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fc0eeb4-5e0b-4508-b5ac-aded8f71203a.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is inviting bids for the procurement of an R&D Inkjet Printer for Printed Electronics, a key component for its Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC). This tender falls under the goods category, with a specific focus on inkjet printers within the research and innovation sector. The procurement process, which follows an open tender method, is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 19 February 2018. The contract period is expected to commence on 23 February 2018 and run until 30 June 2018. The GEIC will be located on the North Campus of the University, with a postal code of M13 9PL in the North West of England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing, especially those experienced in producing printing technologies or materials related to electronics and nanotechnology. Companies that can offer innovative solutions or equipment for industrial applications in graphene research are particularly well-suited to compete. The funding for this project is partly sourced from the European Regional Development Fund, underscoring the importance and potential impact of the projects undertaken at the GEIC. ## Notice Background information on Project This tender is being run on behalf of 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 circa 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/ Project Overview We require a R&D materials inkjet printer capable of printing a wide range of inks from metal nanoparticle dispersions, polymers and carbon based nanomaterial. With the option to change print heads highly desirable including the use of industrially relevant print heads. 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/edae9ca5-6460-45da-b305-d1a16be25dbc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Feb 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 30232150 - Inkjet printers - 31712000 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus and microsystems - 31712100 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus - 31712300 - Printed circuits ## Release History - 18 Jan 2018 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edae9ca5-6460-45da-b305-d1a16be25dbc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edae9ca5-6460-45da-b305-d1a16be25dbc 18th January 2018 - 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/ - 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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