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# Optical Characterisation Equipment - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d35eaabc-ec65-420f-99a6-f8acb2801005

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by The University of Manchester, aiming to award a contract for the supply of Optical Characterisation Equipment. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a delivery location in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the Award stage as of February 16, 2018, and the contract period is set from February 16, 2018, to June 30, 2018. The tender was officially published on July 3, 2018, with the initial tender period having ended on February 13, 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of optical equipment and related technologies. Companies specialising in detection and analysis apparatus, lasers, and spectrometers would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The University of Manchester, a leading educational institution, is investing in cutting-edge research capabilities at the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre, making this an attractive opportunity for suppliers aiming to collaborate in high-profile academic and industrial projects.

## 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 The equipment is being purchased for 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 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 Vinoly. 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/ Overview The University of Manchester (GEIC) seeks to purchase a collection of optical components to constitute a kit that will allow the optical characterisation of materials containing graphene and other 2D related materials. These components will be combined to produce spectral measurements predominantly in the visible region of the EM spectrum. The intention is to bring these measurements t...

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db04e07-b4df-4fb3-87b7-2ef9f90d01f8 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | HORIBA JOBIN YVON; LOT-QUANTUMDESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38431000 - Detection apparatus
- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2018 at 09:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db04e07-b4df-4fb3-87b7-2ef9f90d01f8
- 16 Feb 2018 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db04e07-b4df-4fb3-87b7-2ef9f90d01f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db04e07-b4df-4fb3-87b7-2ef9f90d01f8
  3rd July 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/Background

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