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title: "Blown Film Extruder and Mini Extruder - AWARD"
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# Blown Film Extruder and Mini Extruder - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db99ac31-b20f-499c-8c22-1be860f475c6

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## Summary

The University of Manchester initiated a public procurement process for the acquisition of a Blown Film Extruder and Mini Extruder, classified under the industrial machinery category (CPV code 42000000). This tender has successfully completed, with the contract awarded on 18 September 2020 for a total value of £236,585.23. The delivery is to take place in Manchester (postcode M13 9PL), and the contract period runs from 5 October 2020 to 31 March 2021. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, indicating a transparent bidding process, and was primarily aimed at goods within the sustainable plastic innovation domain, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The tender period ended on 1 September 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing and supplying industrial machinery, especially in sustainable technologies and polymer processing. Companies engaged in innovative polymer solutions, recycling methods, and development of sustainable materials would be particularly well-suited to compete in future contracts of a similar nature. Given the focus on sustainable practices, businesses that align with environmental objectives may find this an advantageous arena for growth and collaboration with major educational institutions like The University of Manchester.

## Notice

Twin screw extruders for the processing of polymers supporting the capability to characterise, synthesise and process polymers, facilitating innovation in new sustainable polymers, improved methods of recycling, and validation of emerging sustainable materials. 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)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3b4e2d-1932-4bb3-b9d4-82091e89474c |
| 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 | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £236,585 |
| 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 | THERMO ELECTRON (KARLSRUHE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 09:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3b4e2d-1932-4bb3-b9d4-82091e89474c
- 15 Jan 2021 at 09:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3b4e2d-1932-4bb3-b9d4-82091e89474c
- 15 Jan 2021 at 09:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3b4e2d-1932-4bb3-b9d4-82091e89474c
- 18 Sep 2020 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3b4e2d-1932-4bb3-b9d4-82091e89474c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3b4e2d-1932-4bb3-b9d4-82091e89474c
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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