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title: "Ultra high Vacuum temperature programmed desorption workstation"
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# Ultra high Vacuum temperature programmed desorption workstation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7342adb-61a1-43bf-bf87-596328bfaa27

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is conducting a tender for an "Ultra high Vacuum temperature programmed desorption workstation", valued at £250,000. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. It is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd March 2022. The contracted period for the successful bidder will commence on 31st March 2022 and extend until 30th March 2024, with the tender being processed as an open accelerated procedure due to urgency in meeting research outcomes and funding requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-technology laboratory equipment, particularly those that can provide integrated turnkey solutions including software and user training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those focused on precision technology and equipment tailored for research environments. Such organisations can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and contribute to cutting-edge research initiatives.

## Notice

The University wishes to appoint a Contractor or Contractors to supply an ultra-high vacuum (UHV) temperature programmed desorption (TPD) system. The system is intended for use in hydrogen desorption studies so must have high sensitivity with sample detection levels to sub wt ppm levels. The system is to be an integrated turnkey solution, complete with software and user training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e272c0f0-64e3-4836-b502-296906561bb8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2022 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e272c0f0-64e3-4836-b502-296906561bb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e272c0f0-64e3-4836-b502-296906561bb8
  15th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/

## Provenance

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