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title: "Modular Polymer Processing Unit with Rheometer - AWARD"
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# Modular Polymer Processing Unit with Rheometer - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b91ac5f0-67a5-4588-b298-4558efda64e8

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has awarded a contract for a Modular Polymer Processing Unit with Rheometer, as part of a procurement process aimed at enhancing research capabilities within the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC). The GEIC, located in Manchester's North Campus, is a major investment focused on graphene-related technology advancements. This tender, now in the award stage, closed on 5th March 2018, and the contract period commenced on 20th March 2018, lasting until 30th June 2018. The procurement method used was a tender for goods under the classification of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and laboratory equipment, particularly those with innovations in polymer processing technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in niche engineering solutions or materials science may find significant prospects for collaboration or subcontracting. As the GEIC aims to foster industry-led projects focused on cutting-edge research, companies that can offer high-quality, bespoke equipment are particularly suited to compete and capitalise on future contracts resulting from this initiative.

## 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 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 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 Vinoly. It is set to be open in summer 2018. Equipment purchased before the GEIC building is opened will be temporarily 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 The University of Manchester (GEIC) seeks to acquire a new three-roll calendar mill to process filled polymer resins. The resins will be filled with graphene related materials but may also include other reinforcement such as carbon black or other particulate fillers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330a8c66-f30a-473a-80f1-cafd52a808d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 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 | 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 | THERMO ELECTRON (KARLSRUHE |

## 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
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330a8c66-f30a-473a-80f1-cafd52a808d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330a8c66-f30a-473a-80f1-cafd52a808d6
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/geic/
- http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/facts-figures/

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