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title: "Dynamic mechanical analyser"
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# Dynamic mechanical analyser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef1477c7-eac2-4765-af40-71cfdb7a68b3

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is conducting a procurement process for a Dynamic Mechanical Analyser as part of the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC) project, which aims to enhance research and development in graphene and related materials. This procurement falls under the goods category, focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract is scheduled to start on 16th December 2016 and will run until 21st March 2017. The tender period closed on 1st December 2016. The GEIC, designed by architect Rafael Viñoly, is located at the North Campus of the University, with plans to open in summer 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and materials related to graphene technology. Suppliers with innovative products that support research-driven projects, including those in energy, electronics, and coatings, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the GEIC expected to be a hub for high-profile research publications and industrial collaborations, successful bidders could gain valuable exposure and foster partnerships with leading academic institutions.

## Notice

The University wishes to purchase a Dynamic mechanical analyser. The GEIC equipment fund is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds having been awarded under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation. The equipment is being purchased for the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre ("GEIC") at the University of Manchester. The GEIC is a PS60 million investment which will establish a state of the art research and technology development facility for graphene and related 2D materials. Projects in the GEIC will be industry-led and will focus on innovation and applications, with the aim of accelerating research through to products in the marketplace. The GEIC will house pilot production facilities and characterisation equipment. It will initially focus on a number of the University's world-class graphene application areas: energy, composites, formulations and coatings, electronics and membranes. Given the world leading graphene research at the University, it is expected that all the equipment in the GEIC will be cited in high profile academic publications as well as underpinning industrial collaboration projects, thus giving the equipment a high degree of exposure. The GEIC will be situated on the North Campus of The University of Manchester, comprise of ~8400 m2 and has been designed by world-renowned architect Rafael Vinoly. It is set to be open in summer 2018. Equipment purchased before the GEIC building is opened will be temporally commissioned elsewhere in the University campus, typically in the National Graphene Institute, and then moved into the GEIC once it is completed. For further information on the GEIC please see: http://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/geic/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca17fa2-3548-4db3-8f93-88051b2fdc22 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2016 - 21 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £146,176 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TA INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2016 at 17:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca17fa2-3548-4db3-8f93-88051b2fdc22
- 24 Nov 2016 at 14:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa3dfb1-78aa-4527-87c5-48313b543219
- 24 Nov 2016 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa3dfb1-78aa-4527-87c5-48313b543219

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca17fa2-3548-4db3-8f93-88051b2fdc22
  9th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa3dfb1-78aa-4527-87c5-48313b543219
  24th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home
  To access documents and guidance please go to the link below.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/geic/
- http://www.procurement.manchester.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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