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title: "High Pressure Freezer (HPF) machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036242"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
published: "2022-08-23"
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# High Pressure Freezer (HPF) machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036242

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has issued a tender for a High Pressure Freezer (HPF) machine for use in cryo and correlative light electron microscopy studies. The tender, with ID 2022/1894/HPF/AM/AB/JD, falls under the goods category (CPV code: 38000000). The procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic submission required. The deadline for submissions is the 27th of September 2022, and the contract period is expected to start on the 21st of October 2022 at The University of Manchester. 

This tender opportunity offers businesses the chance to supply a high-quality HPF system to support various users within the EM Facility at The University of Manchester. Companies specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment are well-suited to compete for this contract. The award process will involve a bid opening by University staff, followed by a standstill period for potential appeals. Interested parties can find further details and submit bids through the University's procurement portal.

## Notice

The University wishes to appoint a Contractor or Contractors to supply a High Pressure Freezing (HPF) system. The system is intended for use in cryo and correlative light electron microscopy studies so must provide high quality sample freezing resulting in amorphous ice without hexagonal ice crystals up to 200um sample thickness. The system is to be an integrated turnkey solution, complete with software and user training.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The HPF machine will be used by a wide-range of users who engage with the EM Facility from PhD students to academic staff so usability and supporting a range of applications are required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023531-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2022 at 16:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023531-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.procurement.manchester.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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