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title: "Fibre Spin Line - AWARD"
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# Fibre Spin Line - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f771f739-bb64-4e71-a02d-6063767b70c4

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is currently finalising the procurement process for a new fibre spin line, aimed at producing oriented monofilament and multi-filament yarns based on graphene and other 2D materials. This procurement falls under the industrial machinery category and is situated in Manchester, North West England. The contract period runs from 26 February 2018 to 30 June 2018, and the award was published on 20 April 2018. The project's initiation type is tender, and the procurement method has transitioned to the award stage, with the process now complete.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in industrial machinery and textile technologies, particularly those with experience in graphene applications and advanced material production. Suppliers that focus on innovative equipment tailored for research and development in the textile sector would particularly benefit from this tender. With the University of Manchester's reputation for high-profile academic research and industrial collaboration, successful participation in this process could enhance market visibility and foster further business growth.

## Notice

Background information on The University of Manchester The University of Manchester is Britain's largest single-site university, with a proud history of achievement and an ambitious agenda for the future. The University provides world-class research facilities and undertakes research of international standing. It offers students a wide choice of degree programmes and options, and excellent facilities and student support services. The University employs over 12,000 staff and offers over 400 different degree courses. It comprises of three faculties with 23 academic schools and hundreds of specialist research groups. The University's cultural attractions include The Manchester Museum, The Whitworth Art Gallery, Jodrell Bank Observatory and the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama. The University also operates a thriving conference and meeting operation including a hotel and conference centre. Further details on the University can be found at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/facts-figures/Background information on Project 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/ 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. Overview We seek to acquire a new fibre spin line for the production of oriented monofilament of multi filament yarns of a number of polymer nanocomposites based on graphene and other 2D materials. The ...

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae42e1b-ab3e-43ef-92f6-d1804d27cdf2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | ENGELMANN & BUCKHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31640000 - Machines and apparatus with individual functions
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42710000 - Machinery for textiles
- 42712000 - Textile spinning machines
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2018 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae42e1b-ab3e-43ef-92f6-d1804d27cdf2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae42e1b-ab3e-43ef-92f6-d1804d27cdf2
  20th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/geic/
- http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/facts-figures/Background

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