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title: "Thermal Analysis Tool (funded by ERDF) - AWARD"
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# Thermal Analysis Tool (funded by ERDF) - AWARD

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3c2b282-8eab-4ada-a974-a4d13dde1435

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Manchester Metropolitan University, which is seeking suppliers for a Thermal Analysis Tool as part of an awarded contract funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This opportunity falls under the miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments category and is located in Lancashire, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the award officially made on 22nd June 2021, leading to a contract period that commenced on 22nd April 2021 and will conclude on 21st April 2023. The contract's value is set at £40,000, and the relevant delivery location is specified as M15 6BH in Manchester.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical instruments and testing technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply thermal analysis tools, particularly those equipped for thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and dynamic scanning calorimetry, would be well positioned to compete. Given the project's funding through ERDF, it may also encourage innovative suppliers aiming to contribute to advancements in research and development within this industrial segment.

## Notice

This contract opportunity is funded by ERDF for the provision of a thermal analysis tool which meets the following requirements: The thermal analysis tool will provide both thermal gravimetric analysis TGA and dynamic scanning calorimetry A heat flux DSC design with separate sample and reference pans Temperature range Ambient to 1500 C with a dynamic temperature precision of 0 5 C Heating rates of 0 1 to 100 C/min Weight Baseline Drift of 50 ug to 1000 C 50 ug 1000 to 1500 C Dual Sample TGA to increase productivity The ability to switch between at least two gasses Autosampler is also required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8efe70aa-bf8a-479c-ad78-7c419e4c1dee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2021 - 21 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,432 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TA INSTRUMENTS - A DIVISION OF WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2021 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8efe70aa-bf8a-479c-ad78-7c419e4c1dee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8efe70aa-bf8a-479c-ad78-7c419e4c1dee
  22nd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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