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title: "Fully instrumented cold sheet rolling mill"
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# Fully instrumented cold sheet rolling mill

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3c61dd9-70a7-45a3-a9e0-7140f7ccce20

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is currently seeking bids for the procurement of a fully instrumented cold sheet rolling mill, a vital piece of industrial machinery within the manufacturing sector. The tender process is in the active stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 7th November 2019. This open procurement method allows all eligible vendors to participate, and the project aims to enhance research capabilities in metal product development, focusing on a range of alloys including aluminium, titanium, nickel, and various steels. The contract is expected to commence on 21st November 2019 and will run until 31st December 2020, with the delivery address located in Manchester, North West England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing of industrial machinery and laboratory equipment, particularly those experienced in producing precision instruments capable of meeting high standards of quality and consistency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to foster competition among diverse suppliers. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their expertise in rolling mill technology and material processing to effectively compete for this contract.

## Notice

Our research group requires a precision, instrumented, laboratory sheet-mill, with the ability to produce test pieces with a high quality surface and thickness consistency in 0.7-to 1cm thick sheet, at least 30 cm wide, and with run out lengths of 2 meters. The focus of our research is to develop the next generation of high value added wrought metal products, therefore the mill must to be capable of rolling a wide range of metal alloys, including Al, Ti, Ni, and steels. 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) : EPSRC Funding Description Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a446bc-a7c3-4f1e-937d-5b7c1d32863e |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| 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 | M1 7HS |
| 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)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2019 at 13:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a446bc-a7c3-4f1e-937d-5b7c1d32863e
- 7 Oct 2019 at 13:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a446bc-a7c3-4f1e-937d-5b7c1d32863e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a446bc-a7c3-4f1e-937d-5b7c1d32863e
  29th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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