--- title: "Permeability Equipment." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e07d8338-6158-4741-84e1-38a9a873b1f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e07d8338-6158-4741-84e1-38a9a873b1f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e07d8338-6158-4741-84e1-38a9a873b1f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e07d8338-6158-4741-84e1-38a9a873b1f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2020-09-23" --- # Permeability Equipment. Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e07d8338-6158-4741-84e1-38a9a873b1f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e07d8338-6158-4741-84e1-38a9a873b1f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e07d8338-6158-4741-84e1-38a9a873b1f8.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is currently conducting an open procurement process to acquire gas permeability equipment, specifically aimed at testing the permeability of films, primarily polymer films. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a total contract value of £200,000, and the tender period is set to conclude on 28th October 2020. The equipment will be utilised within the Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub located in Manchester, designed to facilitate innovation in sustainable plastics and waste management. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st December 2020 and conclude on 31st March 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the manufacturing and materials sector, particularly those specialising in polymer technologies or sustainable innovations. As the University aims to support businesses in Greater Manchester to enhance their capabilities in waste management and the development of sustainable materials, participating in this tender may lead to collaborative projects and potential long-term partnerships in the realm of sustainable practices and technological advancements. ## Notice The University of Manchester wishes to purchase gas permeability equipment for testing permeability of films, predominantly polymer films. This scientific equipment will be housed within the sustainable materials innovation hub at the University of Manchester. The SMIH will support small to medium businesses from across the whole of Greater Manchester to find sustainable innovations to waste management and more sustainable plastics. It will achieve this by bringing together material science expertise and business intelligence to offer a defined workflow of 'Advice,' 'Assess' and 'Innovate' to understand where businesses can make efficiencies, realise opportunities and avoid unintended consequences in their plastics management. This equipment will be housed in one of three interlinking laboratories 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 that appear on the market. 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/f223801f-2621-4567-9472-6d7be1b8cb23 | | 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 | 23 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | LANCASHIRE | | 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) - 38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases ## Release History - 23 Sep 2020 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f223801f-2621-4567-9472-6d7be1b8cb23 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f223801f-2621-4567-9472-6d7be1b8cb23 23rd September 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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