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title: "Glove Box Systems for Material and Device Processing and Testing - AWARD"
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# Glove Box Systems for Material and Device Processing and Testing - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d33d9a83-24ca-4c51-a2ea-f0ad15cf4902

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has awarded a contract for the purchase of controlled environment chambers, particularly gloveboxes, aimed at promoting innovation in sustainable electronics and showcasing emerging manufacturing methods for the semiconductor industry. The procurement process, classified under laboratory and precision equipment, involved MBraun Inertgas-Systeme GmbH as the supplier. The procurement method was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 28th March 2024 and a contract period set from 6th April 2024 to 31st December 2024. This opportunity is ideal for businesses involved in optoelectronic device fabrication, material synthesis, and sensor technologies.

The University of Manchester's tender for glove box systems presents opportunities for business growth in sustainable optoelectronics and sensor technologies. The equipment will enable material synthesis, device fabrication, and comprehensive characterisation under chemically inert atmosphere conditions. Small to medium businesses, especially those focusing on semiconductor manufacturing and advanced sensor technologies, can benefit from collaborating with the University to develop innovative solutions aligned with the Royce Roadmap on Materials for Energy Transition. The project aims to introduce new technical capabilities, creating avenues for industry partnerships and advancements in sustainable semiconductors.

## Notice

The University of Manchester wishes to purchase controlled environment chambers, specifically gloveboxes, for handling air and moisture-sensitive materials in a controlled/inert environment and for fabricating and characterizing optoelectronic devices. The facility will promote innovation in sustainable electronics and showcase emerging manufacturing methods for the semiconductor industry. The facility will be housed within the Henry Royce Institute hub on the Manchester campus and provide support to academic partners and small to medium businesses in Greater Manchester and across the UK. The project aligns with the Royce Roadmap on Materials for Energy Transition and will introduce new technical capabilities to academic and industry partners in sustainable semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing, optoelectronics, and advanced sensor technologies. The project aims to enable additional capability for developing sustainable optoelectronics and sensor technologies. The facility will enable material synthesis, device fabrication and comprehensive characterisation under chemically inert atmosphere conditions. Such stringent conditions are critical for removing/minimising the deleterious effect of oxidation and/or other unwanted chemical reactions, which typically compromise early-stage materials and device triage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebee87dd-aa25-4120-9ba9-18ff008d298b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| 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 | MBRAUN INERTGAS-SYSTEME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2024 at 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebee87dd-aa25-4120-9ba9-18ff008d298b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebee87dd-aa25-4120-9ba9-18ff008d298b
  16th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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