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title: "Single Ply Cutter - AWARD"
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# Single Ply Cutter - AWARD

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9ca994c-7acb-4db8-aa84-80c5c8f95a77

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## Summary

This procurement process by Manchester Metropolitan University is for the supply of a Single Ply Cutter, under the industry category "Machinery for textiles" (CPV 42710000). The procurement method chosen for this tender was a restricted procedure, and it has reached the award stage. The contract period commenced on 15th May 2024 and will conclude on 14th May 2026. The delivery addresses include various regions, such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The process concluded with the awarding of the contract to FKgroup, announced on 3rd June 2024, with an award notice publication on 24th July 2024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in textile machinery, particularly those capable of supplying advanced single ply cutting solutions. Although not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with proven capabilities in delivering high-specification industrial machinery would be well-suited to compete. Companies already involved in textile manufacturing equipment or similar industrial tools can leverage this tender to expand their market footprint, particularly given the comprehensive global delivery requirements outlined by the university.

## Notice

This invitation to tender is for the procurement of a Single Ply Cutter. Further details are available in Appendix 2 - Specification of Requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5d1be1f-77b3-4521-8586-b442261e4651 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2024 - 14 May 2026 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| 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 | FKGROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42710000 - Machinery for textiles

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5d1be1f-77b3-4521-8586-b442261e4651

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5d1be1f-77b3-4521-8586-b442261e4651
  24th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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