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title: "Ellipsometer."
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
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# Ellipsometer.

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0018d2c-a670-42ad-95cf-8bdc2c0f4a82

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is currently conducting a procurement process to acquire an infrared ellipsometer for testing the thickness and internal structure of polymer films. This tender, identified as "Ellipsometer," falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a budget of £325,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 18th November 2020. The equipment is intended for use within the University’s Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub located at Oxford Road, Manchester (M13 9PL).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of sophisticated scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in laboratory instruments or polymer research technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality products and meet the technical specifications outlined in the procurement documents should consider participating. The funding is partly sourced from the European Regional Development Fund, highlighting the project's relevance to sustainable innovation in Greater Manchester.

## Notice

The University of Manchester wishes to purchase an infrared ellipsometer for testing of the thickness and internal structure of films, predominantly polymer films. This scientific equipment will be housed within the sustainable materials innovation hub at the University of Manchester. The Royce equipment fund is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds having been awarded under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Sustainable Plastic Innovation in Greater Manchester (OC15R19P 0903). Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Various Funding Description The Royce equipment fund is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds having been awarded under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Sustainable Plastic Innovation in Greater Manchester (OC15R19P 0903) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6988a800-4d0e-4c3d-8f7f-0d0f8a66fba6 |
| 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 | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £325,000 |
| 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2020 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6988a800-4d0e-4c3d-8f7f-0d0f8a66fba6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6988a800-4d0e-4c3d-8f7f-0d0f8a66fba6
  16th October 2020 - 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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