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title: "An internally heated pressure vessel (IHPV) system for studying geological and environmental processes at crustal pressures"
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# An internally heated pressure vessel (IHPV) system for studying geological and environmental processes at crustal pressures

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0365b5

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has completed a tender process for procuring an internally heated pressure vessel (IHPV) system to study geological and environmental processes at crustal pressures. This opportunity falls under the goods category with a contract value of £700,000. The IHPV is expected to be fully operational by 3rd March 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The buying organisation is the University of Manchester.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing pressure vessels or equipment for geological studies to compete. The contract has already been awarded to APS Antriebs-, Pruef- und Steuertechnik GmbH. Aspiring suppliers can keep an eye out for future similar contracts under the University of Manchester, with potential contract values reaching £950,000. The procurement process has a specified tender period and bid opening date, providing clear deadlines for interested parties to engage with the opportunity.

## Notice

The University requires to procure and install a state-of-the-art internally heated pressure vessel (IHPV) for synthesising and testing geological materials under crustal pressures and magmatic temperatures. The IHPV will complement other experimental equipment in Manchester and provide a nationally unique capability for the wider NERC community. The IHPV should be fully operational by 3rd March 2024.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University require to procure and install a state-of-the-art internally heated pressure vessel (IHPV) for synthesising and testing geological materials under crustal pressures and magmatic temperatures. The IHPV will complement other experimental equipment in Manchester and provide a nationally unique capability for the wider NERC community. The IHPV should be fully operational by 3rd March 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035968-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £700,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APS ANTRIEBS-, PRUEF- UND STEUERTECHNIK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 42340000 - Non-domestic ovens
- 44615000 - Pressure vessels

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2022 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035968-2022
- 5 Sep 2022 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024762-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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