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title: "Ellipsometer. - AWARD"
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# Ellipsometer. - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2399fe0-dfeb-4cce-912c-6a6d37cb23d5

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is seeking to procure an infrared ellipsometer, valued at £325,000, to support research into polymer film thickness and internal structure. This procurement falls under the goods category and has been completed successfully, with the contract awarded on 16th December 2020. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2021. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 18th November 2020. This initiative is part of a larger programme supported by the European Regional Development Fund aimed at fostering sustainable plastic innovation in Greater Manchester.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly relevant, as the contract has been noted as suitable for their participation. Vendors with expertise in scientific equipment manufacturing and supply are well-positioned to respond to such tenders, potentially leveraging the funding support available from the European Regional Development Fund to enhance their competitive edge in the market.

## Notice

The University of Manchester wishes to purchase an infrared ellipsometer for testing of the thickness and internal structure of films, predominantly polymer films. This scientific equipment will be housed within the sustainable materials innovation hub 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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a1972e-7429-4d00-a910-dd5e94335af4 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £325,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £143,232 |
| 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 | SEMILAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 09:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a1972e-7429-4d00-a910-dd5e94335af4
- 16 Dec 2020 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a1972e-7429-4d00-a910-dd5e94335af4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a1972e-7429-4d00-a910-dd5e94335af4
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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