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title: "Controlled Environment Chambers (Environmental Degradation chambers)"
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# Controlled Environment Chambers (Environmental Degradation chambers)

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee64b31d-d95c-4f0a-9ca7-8e7556f22129

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is currently seeking suppliers for the provision of Controlled Environment Chambers aimed at simulating weathering conditions for polymer materials. This procurement process falls under the category of goods, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total estimated value of £65,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 25th September 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 27th October 2020 and remain active until 31st March 2021, based at the university's facility in Manchester, North West England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory equipment, especially those with expertise in environmental testing apparatus. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the university's encouragement of SME participation. Companies that can demonstrate innovation in the design and application of controlled environment chambers could benefit significantly from winning this contract, potentially leading to further prospects in the growing field of sustainable plastic innovation.

## Notice

The University wishes to appoint a Contractor or Contractors to supply Controlled environment chambers, specifically for simulating weathering conditions for polymer materials. The equipment will be located at the University of Manchester. 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/7a8cd005-2362-4022-8d91-ac5e5b0886ec |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2020 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a8cd005-2362-4022-8d91-ac5e5b0886ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a8cd005-2362-4022-8d91-ac5e5b0886ec
  4th 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

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