--- title: "SPS (spark plasma sintering) or FAST (field assisted sintering technique) - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2c3e072-6bbb-48fd-980d-542d19f32f8e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2c3e072-6bbb-48fd-980d-542d19f32f8e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2c3e072-6bbb-48fd-980d-542d19f32f8e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2c3e072-6bbb-48fd-980d-542d19f32f8e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2017-06-14" --- # SPS (spark plasma sintering) or FAST (field assisted sintering technique) - AWARD Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2c3e072-6bbb-48fd-980d-542d19f32f8e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2c3e072-6bbb-48fd-980d-542d19f32f8e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2c3e072-6bbb-48fd-980d-542d19f32f8e.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is issuing an award for the procurement of a SPS (spark plasma sintering) or FAST (field assisted sintering technique) device for its Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC). The tender period has concluded, with the award made on 3rd May 2017, and the contract set to take place from 25th April to 30th June 2017. Located in Manchester, UK, this procurement falls under the category of industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators, and ovens (CPV code 42300000) and follows an open procedure method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced manufacturing technologies or materials science. Companies that design, manufacture, or supply scientific equipment, especially those that can demonstrate expertise in vacuum ovens and heat treatment machinery, will find themselves well-suited to compete. Collaboration with academic institutions and an understanding of graphene applications will be advantageous in leveraging this procurement to grow business prospects and expand into emerging markets focused on high-tech materials. ## Notice 1. 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/ 2. 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 ?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/ 3. Project Overview The University of Manchester (GEIC) plans the purchase a SPS (spark plasma sintering) or FAST (field assisted sintering technique) device in order to press/sinter high-density discs and pellets of various materials. The purchase shall cover the delivery and installation of the complete equipment, including sufficient training/demonstration to ensure troub... ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b088abb3-d4ec-4796-b58d-327f8b75f7ce | | 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 | 14 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 May 2017 | | Contract period | 24 Apr 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FCT SYSTEME | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens - 42940000 - Machinery for the heat treatment of materials - 42942200 - Vacuum ovens ## Release History - 14 Jun 2017 at 15:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b088abb3-d4ec-4796-b58d-327f8b75f7ce - 14 Jun 2017 at 15:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b088abb3-d4ec-4796-b58d-327f8b75f7ce - 2 Jun 2017 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b088abb3-d4ec-4796-b58d-327f8b75f7ce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b088abb3-d4ec-4796-b58d-327f8b75f7ce 14th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/geic/ - http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/facts-figures/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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