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title: "Water vapour permeation metrology for barrier packaging materials - AWARD"
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# Water vapour permeation metrology for barrier packaging materials - AWARD

Buyer: CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7d7fb23-ed5c-4c26-ac6d-f29a9e2f0f4d

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) has awarded a contract for "Water vapour permeation metrology for barrier packaging materials" to Engelmann & Buckham Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract value is £179,086. The contract period starts on 3rd June 2024 and ends on 2nd June 2028. The tender deadline was on 1st March 2024. The procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment.

This tender by CPI offers business opportunities for companies involved in measuring water vapour permeability of barrier materials used in the packaging industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable. Businesses that are adept at developing or providing laboratory, optical, or precision equipment are well-suited to compete in this tender for innovative metrology solutions in barrier packaging materials.

## Notice

CPI have identified a need for the ability to measure water vapour permeability of barrier materials used in the packaging industry. These barrier materials maybe free standing, individual or complex multilayers of thin films of polymers, papers, coatings, or combinations of materials designed to control the passage water vapour under refrigerated and ambient conditions. The desire is to be able to be able to measure multiple samples in parallel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f4a8d01-d2ce-4789-ac54-0e0667723c03 |
| 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 | 30 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 2 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,086 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,086 |
| 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 | CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION) |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENGELMANN & BUCKHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 30 May 2024 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f4a8d01-d2ce-4789-ac54-0e0667723c03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f4a8d01-d2ce-4789-ac54-0e0667723c03
  30th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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